Thanks for being so vocal about this because way too many people are ignoring these inconvenient truths. Maybe they’re uncomfortable acknowledging their own privilege. Therapy is expensive. One session cna cost more than what some Americans soend on groceries or utilities in an entire month. But people insist on therapy as a one size fits all thing for everyone, pushing the narrative that you just have to keep going until you find the right one. This can cost thousands. Yet they ignore that most people just can’t afford that and insist “stigma” and “shame” are the only things preventing people from doing it. I’m currently working on an article about this topic because I’m tired of those of us who aren’t able to afford therapy, or who have had bad experiences with abusive therapists, being invalidated.

It’s also extremely important that you stated what a privilege it is to have family. I had to go no contact with mine in 202 and it is absolutely mind blowing how many people just assume everyone has some sort of family in their life, for emotional or financial support. People who do have good relationships with family often take it for granted.