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Scenario

When Your Accent Becomes a Source of Family Shame

My children mock my accent when I speak their father's language and I'm starting to go silent rather than face their embarrassment.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Linguistic vulnerability within family systems can create withdrawal from communication rather than continued efforts at connection.

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 Multilingualism and its gifts?”

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.