I feel like I am betraying my culture by going to therapy but also betraying myself by not getting help and I am stuck between these loyalties.
More people experience this than they realize.
Help-seeking behavior conflicts with cultural norms around family privacy and self-reliance, creating double-bind around healing.
“Where Are You with Cultural idioms of distress?”
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.