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When avoiding conflict means abandoning yourself

My partner and I have completely different political views and I've been staying quiet to keep the peace but I feel like I'm disappearing.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You're choosing relational harmony over authentic expression, slowly eroding your sense of self in the process.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Existentialist authenticity vs. bad faith?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.