“JUST BE GRATEFUL!”“THE UNIVERSE HAS A PLAN!” “LOOK ON
‘be better.’ I didn't allow myself to truly sit with and hold onto his memory.”
LET LIFE BE COMPLICATED
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Toxic positivity is emotional fast food—addictive and ultimately hollow. But true resilience isn’t about slapping a smile over sorrow. It’s about letting life be messy, contradictory, and gloriously human. So the next time someone tells you to “smile more,” feel free to ignore them. Your face—and your heart—know better. Because here’s the truth: You don’t have to vibrate high to be worthy. You don’t have to manifest a million dollars to matter. And you don’t have to “look on the bright side” to be strong. Sometimes, strength looks like saying, “This sucks,” and planting a garden anyway. ●
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