My husband came home from prison three months ago and we keep having these conversations where I'm trying to be supportive about his job search but we both know I'm also terrified about our finances, and he's trying to stay optimistic but I can see how defeated he gets after each rejection, and neither of us knows how to talk about the fear without making it worse for the other person.
More people experience this than they realize.
You're both trying to protect each other from fears you're already sharing, which prevents you from actually sharing the burden.
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Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
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