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Scenario

When couples disagree about accepting government assistance and what it means

My partner and I both qualified for different assistance programs after I lost my job, but we've discovered we have completely different beliefs about what accepting help means and whether we should be grateful or angry about needing it. We keep having the same fight where they say I'm too proud and I think they're too willing to accept a broken system.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Two people facing economic hardship are discovering their fundamental beliefs about dignity, independence, and systemic justice through the crucible of needing help.

Your guide for this
Hypatia
Hypatia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Low Income & Government Benefits Navigation?”

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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