Why do I feel like the good work I do isn’t mine, and the bad work is my fault?

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If the campaign does well - I feel like it must be because of my CD, or AD or the writer who was on it before or after me.

If the work does bad - it’s because my dirty fingers got it smudged.

Does anyone else feel this way???

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No everything I touch is gold

CPTSD, imposter syndrome, and if you're anything but a white dude you're less likely to get the benefit of the doubt.

It'll get better with time and experience. If not, talking to a therapist about these feelings will help.

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Childhood trauma.

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Success has many parents and failure has only orphans

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Imposter syndrome.

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Inferiority Complex Gang 🫡

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I feel this way all the time. Do we need therapy? Let me know if you find a good one.

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