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When recognition feels like tokenism

Everyone at work celebrates me as a diversity success story but I feel like a token and I don't know how to say that without seeming ungrateful.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Being celebrated for identity rather than merit can create isolation even within apparent acceptance.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Survivor identity?”

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