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Scenario

Why citizenship ceremonies can feel bittersweet

I finally got my citizenship after eight years but when I raised my hand at the ceremony I started crying and I do not know if it was relief or mourning for the person I used to be.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The complex emotions that arise when achieving legal belonging forces you to confront what you have gained and lost in the journey.

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.

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