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Scenario

When spouses have different relationships to mental health stigma across cultures

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.

What we've seen

A couple is navigating the complex intersection of healing trauma and maintaining cultural identity when their cultural relationships differ.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Mental health across cultures — stigma and access?”

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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