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Scenario

Why the immigrant struggle narrative can be harmful

My son was born here but when he applies to colleges he has to write essays about overcoming his immigrant background and I hate that his story has to be about struggle to be worthy of acceptance.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The frustration of watching your child package their heritage as hardship to meet institutional expectations of what makes a compelling story.

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.

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