Burnout Is Not Your Fault: A Therapist’s Take on the Systemic Roots of Exhaustion
Let me begin with this:You are not broken. The system is. In my therapy practice, I see brilliant, compassionate, deeply committed people showing up with symptoms of burnout—emotional depletion, physical fatigue, disillusionment, and that quiet, gnawing guilt for not “doing enough.” This is especially true for BIPOC, queer folks, caregivers, educators, healthcare workers, activists, and…
