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When public narratives about your experience prevent genuine connection

I am a veteran with PTSD and people either thank me for my service or assume I am dangerous, and both responses make me feel like I am not seen as a regular human being.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Societal scripts about your identity category block authentic relationships and understanding.

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“Where Are You with Intersectionality in practice?”

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