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Scenario

When constantly proving your need becomes a form of trauma

My caseworker changes every few months and I have to retell my whole story to someone new who acts like I am trying to scam the system.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Repeated justification of suffering to skeptical strangers compounds the original wounds that created the need for 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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