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Scenario

When code-switching becomes permanent and irreversible

My mom worked so hard to lose her accent for her career and now she can't get it back when she wants to and that breaks my heart.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Adaptive changes made for survival can become fixed alterations that prevent return to origin.

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 Code-switching as belonging strategy?”

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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