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Scenario

When national symbols become partisan

My neighbor has a flag in his yard and I want to put one up too but I'm afraid people will think I'm making a political statement when I just love my community.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

He's mourning the loss of shared symbols that once united rather than divided, feeling excluded from expressing his own patriotism.

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.

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