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How to process recognition for charitable impact

The medical research charity I support just announced a breakthrough that my donations helped fund, but I feel weird taking any credit for other people's suffering being relieved.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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Success in your giving has created unexpected discomfort with being associated with others' relief from suffering.

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“Where Are You with Philanthropy — how to give effectively?”

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