Periagoge
Scenario

When patriotism conflicts with family loyalty

My immigrant parents sacrificed everything to give me opportunities here but when I see how this country treats people who look like them I feel like I'm betraying them by loving America.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

She's caught between gratitude for personal opportunity and moral outrage at systemic injustice, unable to reconcile love of country with love of family.

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 National identity and patriotism examined?”

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.