demoralize

“I have felt demoralized by this situation and have always asked and almost begged for them to be a part of my life.”

In a world that often demoralizes rural Americans, and Appalachians in particular, it is imperative that we understand the value of our experience.

As a culture, we probably do create unreasonable, sentimental expectations around family that depress and demoralize vast numbers of people.

During that time, her role evolved from one-on-one advocate to legislative reformer, from shielding individual survivors from an aloof and demoralizing system to changing that system itself.

In Israel, Hollywood’s actions have demoralized and bewildered writers, filmmakers and producers, many of whom oppose Netanyahu’s government.