I finally bought a house after saving for eight years but my neighbor told me this used to be a good neighborhood and now I second-guess every interaction wondering if I am welcome or just tolerated.
More people experience this than they realize.
The hollow victory of achieving material markers of belonging while discovering that proximity does not create community when others view your presence as decline.
“Where Are You with Belonging for immigrants and refugees?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.