Periagoge
Scenario

When moving to a tight-knit community as an outsider

I moved to this small town for my partner's job and everyone has known each other since childhood and I feel like I will never belong here no matter how long I stay.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Some communities are closed systems where history is currency and newcomers will always be poor.

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 Making friends as an adult — the difficulty?”

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.