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Scenario

When family pride becomes identity prison

My mom keeps introducing me to her friends as 'my daughter who works at Goldman Sachs' and I feel like I'm performing a version of success that doesn't even feel like mine anymore.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The external validation that once motivated your climb now feels like a cage that prevents authentic self-expression.

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 Social mobility and identity shift?”

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.