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When self-care feels like class betrayal

My therapist costs more per hour than my mom makes in a day and I can't figure out if getting help makes me privileged or just finally taking care of myself like I should have been doing all along.

Zera
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Accessing mental health resources can trigger guilt about privilege and abandonment of struggle-based identity.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Money and identity — class aspiration and shame?”

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