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When your reputation becomes a prison

Everyone at school thinks I'm the smart kid but I feel like I'm drowning and I don't know how to ask for help without destroying who they think I am.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The gap between public persona and private struggle creates isolation and prevents seeking necessary support.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Adolescent identity formation?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.