What made it hard for people who had been enslaved to rebuild their lives?

Formerly enslaved people faced numerous challenges in rebuilding their lives, including economic instability due to lack of resources or land, societal discrimination and prejudice, lack of education and job opportunities, and limited legal protections. Additionally, the lingering effects of trauma and psychological scars from their enslavement made it difficult for many to fully integrate into society and establish a sense of autonomy and self-worth.