Periagoge
Scenario

When economic reality conflicts with cultural obligation

My grandmother died and I couldn't afford to fly back to the Philippines for the funeral and my family says I've forgotten where I come from.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Class mobility creates distance that gets interpreted as abandonment when structural barriers prevent participation in cultural duties.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Diaspora identity — living between worlds?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.