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Why privilege can delegitimize genuine pain and struggle

My mental health struggles are seen as trendy therapy talk because I'm young and privileged, but I'm genuinely suffering.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

External advantages can cause others to dismiss or minimize real psychological distress, creating additional isolation and invalidation.

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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Privilege and its acknowledgment?”

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