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Scenario

When accepting disaster aid feels like cheating

I have thirty thousand dollars in FEMA money but I keep working three jobs because stopping feels like I am taking advantage even though I lost my house.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Internalized beliefs about earning through work conflict with receiving unearned assistance even when legitimately deserved.

Your guide for this
Zera
Zera works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Financial recovery after disaster?”

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.

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