> Some even state "meritocracy" is outright oppressive and should never be applied. "Oppressive" only because they don't like to face reality, no matter whethe

> Some even state "meritocracy" is outright oppressive and should never be applied. "Oppressive" only because they don't like to face reality, no matter whether it is told gently, supportively or bluntly. All they can do is self-deny, and then project their pain and self-blame onto others, because it is too much to accept, push through and go beyond, because that is the beginning of self-healing.