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Scenario

When linguistic adaptation alienates you from home

I lost my native accent in English after twenty years abroad and now I sound like a stranger when I go home.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The successful acquisition of new speech patterns can sever the vocal threads that once anchored identity to place and belonging.

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 Second language acquisition theory?”

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.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.