Parental cut-off from their own background or cultural roots

Family member born out of wedlock or from incestuous relationship

Household culture of secrecy, "Don’t talk about it"

Parent with secrets about their sexual identity

Personal stigma due to confusing birth circumstances (non-marital, unclear or secretive parentage etc).

Secrecy around family identity, adoption, paternity, etc.

##  Patterns You Might Recognize
*If these sound familiar, cultural disconnection may affect identity:*
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>  **Rootless feeling**: Struggle with cultural belonging
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>  **History gaps**: Missing pieces of family heritage
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>  **Identity confusion**: Unsure which culture(s) to embrace

Tools & Learning

4 Relationship Patterns From Growing Up with Parental Cut-Off From Their Own Background Or Cultural Roots

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