Periagoge
Scenario

When citizenship doesn't guarantee belonging

My parents immigrated here illegally and I was born a citizen but I still feel like I don't belong anywhere.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Legal status and emotional citizenship operate independently, leaving second-generation immigrants suspended between worlds.

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 Adopted identity — chosen and given?”

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.