I love my Colombian boyfriend but his family gatherings are so loud and overwhelming that I have panic attacks and I do not know how to explain this without seeming racist.
More people experience this than they realize.
The nervous system does not distinguish between cultural difference and genuine threat, leaving love and fear tangled together.
“Where Are You with Interracial and Cross-Cultural Partnerships?”
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.