Periagoge
Scenario

When well-meaning praise becomes dehumanizing

I'm disabled and my coworkers keep commenting on how inspiring I am for just doing my job normally and it's making me feel like a performance instead of a person.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Others' inspiration from your existence can reduce you to a symbol rather than recognizing your full humanity.

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 Living justly in an unjust world?”

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.