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Sharing – I Was Afraid Asking for Help Would Make Me Look Weak
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How Are You, Really? And How To Answer, Really
Some replies are pithy, witty, and sarcastic, and one is even “meh.” But, what they get at is the underlying fact that answering “good,” “fine,” etc., is not the only way to answer the question. We can be honest with ourselves and each other. We can admit that right now, things are far from great. We can all be a little more human and recognize the struggle of being alive sometimes.
It won’t hurt us to be more up-front and honest with each other. That’s how you eliminate stigma.
Great commentary on Ten Things I’ve Learned About Trauma – will share the link in the February Surviving Spirit newsletter. http://www.survivingspirit.com
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