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Why celebrating others can feel like losing yourself

My best friend got the job I interviewed for and I'm genuinely happy for her but I also feel abandoned and I hate myself for feeling both things.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Friendship demands emotional generosity even when our own needs remain unmet.

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“Where Are You with Grief and gratitude — the paradox?”

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