Periagoge
Scenario

When financial constraints prevent honoring cultural obligations

My mother died last month and I could not afford to fly home for the funeral and now my siblings say I have forgotten who I am and where I come from but they do not understand what survival costs here.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The anguish of being forced to choose between economic survival and fulfilling the deepest duties to family and tradition.

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.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.