Periagoge
Scenario

When diaspora nostalgia becomes a substitute for unreachable belonging

My elderly father keeps talking about going back to the old country to die but we all know he will never actually leave

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The idealized homeland has become a psychological refuge that provides comfort precisely because it remains inaccessible.

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 Cultural belonging — heritage and diaspora?”

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.