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Scenario

When family traditions feel like preparation for subordination

My grandmother keeps telling me I need to learn to cook for my future husband and I cannot explain why that makes me want to scream.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Intergenerational expectations can feel like training for roles that conflict with personal autonomy.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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Peri

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