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Why therapy feels like betrayal when you come from struggle

My therapist costs more per session than my dad made in a day and I can't tell him about my problems without feeling like I'm complaining about champagne problems.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

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Mental health support can feel like a luxury that dishonors the survival-focused values of your upbringing.

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