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Scenario

Why First-World Financial Problems Still Feel Valid

I feel guilty for filing bankruptcy when people in other countries live on dollars a day but my therapist says trauma is not a competition — I still feel selfish for struggling with my privilege.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Comparative suffering minimizes legitimate pain while creating additional shame about having emotions deemed inappropriate to circumstances.

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Zera
Zera works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Bankruptcy — the philosophy and the process?”

Peri

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.

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