I make good money now but I still shop at thrift stores and eat simple food because spending on myself feels selfish when so many people have nothing.
More people experience this than they realize.
The internalization of scarcity and collective trauma can make personal well-being feel like betrayal even when resources are genuinely available and self-care would enable greater service.
“Where Are You with Indigenous approaches to wealth and sharing?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.