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Scenario

How to handle assumptions about belonging

I moved to my husband's small hometown after we married and everyone here assumes I am not American because of how I look and I am tired of explaining that I was born here too.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Physical appearance can make full acceptance impossible regardless of one's actual cultural background or citizenship status.

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 Assimilation vs. cultural preservation?”

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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