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Scenario

How to navigate power imbalances in the benefits system

My caseworker keeps asking for documents I already submitted three times and I want to scream at her but I know she controls whether my disability check continues.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The psychological toll of powerlessness in bureaucratic relationships threatens both practical needs and personal agency.

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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