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Scenario

When charitable giving feels more about personal comfort than genuine change

I donated a large amount to racial justice causes after George Floyd but now I wonder if I was just trying to ease my white guilt instead of actually helping.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The motivation behind acts of solidarity becomes suspect when they primarily serve to alleviate the giver's discomfort with their position.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Privilege and its acknowledgment?”

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.

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