I volunteer at a food bank twice a week but my friends think I am trying to prove something and their jokes about my do-gooder complex really hurt.
More people experience this than they realize.
Generous acts can inadvertently threaten social bonds when others interpret our giving as judgment of their choices rather than expression of our values.
“Where Are You with Philanthropy — giving as legacy strategy?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.