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Scenario

When parents struggle between acceptance and social pressure

My mom keeps introducing me as her son to church friends even though I told her I am her daughter, and I do not know if this is denial or protection.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Parental love can manifest as social shielding that inadvertently perpetuates the very rejection it seeks to prevent.

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

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