Demoralization can arise from the perception that hard work does not make a difference and leaves one vulnerable.

“and then I am finding there are more people who are escaping through say drugs and alcohol and other really unhealthy things through that sense of desperation and I think what you are describing is demoralization and you tell me if this resonates with you and I haven't talked about this before so you tell me if this resonates that that I think somewhere in there is a sense of futility that says if you look on two different levels run on a personal level you've worked very very hard to better yourself or better your”

“I think somewhere in there is a sense of futility that says if you look on two different levels run on a personal level you've worked very very hard to better yourself or better your situation in the world take care of your family and there's something that speaks to okay there's a roof over our heads and we're sheltered here but have I succeeded in doing that or have those efforts been futile because I can't protect the people around me I can't make things okay that my personal efforts to make life okay I've come to not me no I've seen not saying these things are true but this is what goes on inside of us”

“the idea that hey no matter what you do and how hard you work you can't make a difference you're gonna be vulnerable anyway”