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Why inherited sacrifice can complicate personal happiness

My parents sacrificed everything for me and now I have a comfortable life but I feel guilty every time I enjoy it.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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Others' deprivation for our benefit creates obligation that can undermine the very joy it was meant to enable.

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