In such cases, individuals may constructalternative or counter-narratives that can be personally coherent buttend to receive less institutional and community support, which canexacerbate marginalization and pose mental health challenges.
Deciding whether or not to go to college and get my bachelors was a very difficult decision, and ultimately I was influenced by my parents. My dad especially encouraged me to go to residential college and get my degree, which is also encouraged by the master narrative.