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How financial sacrifice for good can prevent seeking mental health support

I gave away so much money that I can't afford therapy but I'm too ashamed to tell anyone in my EA group I need help.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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The moral framework that demands sacrifice can create shame around acknowledging personal needs for care.

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