Periagoge
Scenario

When internalized shame affects family building decisions

My partner wants to adopt children together but I worry about subjecting kids to discrimination when I still struggle with internalized homophobia myself.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Self-acceptance remains incomplete when the desire to protect others reveals ongoing internal prejudice.

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 Gay and lesbian identity across cultures?”

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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