If You’re Tired of Pretending You’re Okay, This Is For You...
"How are you?" is one of the most common questions that we get every day. And, our most common answer to that common question is, I’m fine. If you grew up learning to smile through pain… or you're often told you're "too sensitive" when you express your true feelings or your needs, this is for you. I want to tell you this today. You weren’t too sensitive. You were just unheard. And maybe… you’re still carrying that silence today. It wasn’t your job to be strong all the time. But no one told you that. Pretending you’re okay has kept you alive. But it’s not the same as living... So, why do we hide who we are and pretend to be alright? When did it all start? Somewhere along the way, maybe as a kid, you learned that showing your pain wasn’t safe. Maybe you were told to “stop crying.” Or made to feel like your emotions were too much. Or maybe no one even noticed when you were hurting. So, you learned to pretend. You learned to stay small, stay quiet, stay ...
