My scholarship application asks me to write about overcoming adversity but I don't want to exploit my own trauma just to afford college.
More people experience this than they realize.
Systems that reward suffering narratives can force individuals to commodify their pain for basic access to resources.
“Where Are You with Survivor identity?”
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.