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Scenario

When family pressure demands linguistic abandonment

My mother insists I speak only English to be successful but I feel empty and disconnected when I cannot use the words that raised me.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Forced linguistic assimilation creates internal exile from authentic selfhood in pursuit of external validation and success.

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.

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