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The weight of pretending your okay.
There is a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from pretending. It’s not physical exhaustion, though that often comes with it. Or even the exhaustion of work, responsibility, or long sleepless nights. This kind of exhaustion settles deeper into the soul. It comes from smiling while quietly falling apart. From answering “I’m doing good” when… Read more
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