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When your values conflict with economic advancement

I'm the first in my family to go to college and my degree is in social work which means I'll probably always struggle financially but I can't abandon the communities I came from.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

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You're navigating the tension between staying true to your purpose and achieving the financial stability your family sacrificed for.

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“Where Are You with Poverty and identity?”

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