Are you 1st or 2nd generation Newcomer? Are you finding yourself stuck in between two different cultures, struggling to find a way to find yourself in the context of these? Are you longing to find a sense of belonging? Are you finding it difficult to find someone to talk to about this that can understand?

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​Struggling with cultural identity as a first or second-generation newcomer can feel like living between two worlds—never fully belonging to one or the other. There’s often pressure to embrace the values, traditions, and expectations of your family’s culture while also adapting to the norms of the society you live in. This can lead to feelings of confusion, isolation, or even guilt, especially when personal desires conflict with cultural expectations. It may feel like constantly code-switching, adjusting how you speak, act, or express yourself depending on the setting. There can also be a deep longing for connection—wanting to honour your roots while also forging your own identity. Some struggle with discrimination or the feeling of being an outsider in both spaces. Family expectations around career, relationships, or personal expression may clash with individual goals, making it hard to navigate choices without feeling torn. It’s a journey of self-discovery, balancing past and present, tradition and change, belonging and individuality.

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Read below to learn more about how therapy can help with challenges unique to 1st-and-2nd generation newcomers