Periagoge
Scenario

When sexual identity conflicts with ethnic family expectations

My Hindu parents want me to have an arranged marriage but I am gay and closeted and the weight of disappointing them feels unbearable.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

LGBTQ+ individuals from traditional cultures face compound identity negotiations between authenticity and family belonging.

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 Ethnic identity and heritage?”

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.