Earning a PhD is often seen as one of academia’s highest achievements. For many students, it is driven by passion, curiosity, and years of dedication to a field they deeply care about. But behind the prestige of doctoral programs lies a reality many graduate students quietly endure: exploitation, intimidation, and abuse.
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There’s a particular kind of fear that comes from being sick and unheard at the same time. It’s the moment you realize the person meant to help you has already decided your suffering isn’t real.