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Why We Perform Emotional Wellness When We Are Struggling

I keep telling people I am fine when they ask how I am doing after my divorce, but I am not fine and I do not know why I cannot just say that.

Patan
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Social conditioning toward appearing resilient often conflicts with our need for genuine human connection.

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