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Scenario

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.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

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

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 Grief and gratitude — the paradox?”

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.

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