Periagoge
Scenario

Why receiving help feels shameful even when you deserve it

I qualified for food assistance but I drive a decent car because I need it for work and the looks I get at the grocery store make me want to shop at midnight.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You're experiencing the stigma that comes with visible need in a society that judges worthiness by appearance.

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 Poverty and 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.