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Why you avoid meaningful activities that might make you cry

I signed up to volunteer at the animal shelter but I have not shown up yet because I am worried I will get too attached and cry in front of people.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The anticipation of emotional overwhelm becomes a barrier to experiences that could nourish the heart.

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