Key points

Cancel culture can fuel perfectionism and fear of making mistakes.

“Cancellation OCD” is an obsessive fear of being socially or professionally rejected.

Obsession over “getting it right” can block authentic human connection.

ERP is about embracing the possibility of making mistakes while focusing on your values.

In today’s “cancel culture,” one mistake can have severe consequences. This isn’t to say I’m against holding individuals accountable for their actions, or dismantling power dynamics to empower women, People of Color, and the LGBTQA+ community. I am all for that! It’s given many marginalized voices a platform to speak out. However, it has also created a climate where some people feel that there is zero room for error, and that any slip, no matter how small or uninten

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