Post #9

Your Two Minds | Mark Manson

From my understanding, to disidentify with something means to not identify with something, or to separate yourself from a group or identity. Although I was born in America, I come from a Caribbean background. When I was a teenager there was a time when i disidentified with American culture and only wanted to deal with my Caribbean roots. I don’t think it’s a bad thing, I just wanted to be more connected to my family’s heritage. Since then I’ve learned to combine both cultures into who I am.

3 Replies to “Post #9”

  1. I think your definition of disidentification is spot on. Although you were born in America, you held on to your heritage, disidentifying yourself from American culture.

  2. I agree with your definition, but I also believe that this allows you to have the ability to step back from a situation and evaluate what is going on and why you are doing this. I feel as of you did this when coming to America since you were holding on to your Caribbean heritage so much.

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