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Scenario

How achievement gets labeled instead of celebrated

I finally graduated college at thirty-five after aging out of foster care but people keep calling me 'inspirational' instead of just recognizing that I worked hard.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Success after adversity can be reduced to inspiration rather than acknowledged as the result of skill, effort, and determination.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Survivor identity?”

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.