My husband grew up here but I immigrated as an adult, and when I finally started therapy he keeps saying things like 'see, you're becoming more American' in a way that makes me feel like I'm betraying my identity. We both want me to heal from my trauma but we're struggling with what it means for our relationship and our cultural connection.
More people experience this than they realize.
A couple is navigating the complex intersection of healing trauma and maintaining cultural identity when their cultural relationships differ.
“Where Are You with Mental health across cultures — stigma and access?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.