My white coworkers keep asking me to translate what our Black clients 'really mean' when they speak, like I'm some kind of cultural interpreter.
More people experience this than they realize.
Being positioned as a bridge between worlds can trap you in a performance of authenticity that serves others' comfort more than your own integrity.
“Where Are You with Code-switching and double consciousness?”
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.