I am half Korean half white and my Korean relatives keep speaking Korean around me even though they know I don't understand and I feel like I'm failing some test I never signed up for.
More people experience this than they realize.
The painful gap between bloodline belonging and cultural fluency creates a persistent sense of inadequacy within one's own family.
“Where Are You with The hyphenated identity and belonging?”
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.