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When seeking feedback becomes creative self-harm

I joined a critique group thinking it would help but now I dread making anything because I know it will be torn apart

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Habitual exposure to criticism without adequate support creates learned helplessness around creative expression.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Criticism and the creative response?”

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