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Scenario

When you hide your struggles from friends to protect them

I have been lying to my friends about how I am doing because I do not want to burden them with my problems, but the isolation of pretending everything is fine is making everything worse.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The desire to protect others from your pain creates a loneliness that compounds suffering, making connection impossible precisely when it is needed most.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Friendship & Platonic Love?”

Peri

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.

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