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Scenario

How homeownership doesn't guarantee neighborhood acceptance

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.

What we've seen

The hollow victory of achieving material markers of belonging while discovering that proximity does not create community when others view your presence as decline.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Belonging for immigrants and refugees?”

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.