Periagoge
Scenario

When assimilation creates linguistic identity impostor syndrome

I learned English as a refugee child and now my success feels fake because I think my real self only exists in my forbidden mother tongue.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Survival-based language acquisition has created a split between authentic cultural self and socially successful adapted identity.

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 Language learning and cognitive effects?”

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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