Question: This spring, I will be getting divorced. Because everyone is in such good spirits, I feel like I have to pretend that I’m OK, but I’m devastated. When people ask how I am, I never know how much to share.
When you’re in crisis, a simple “How are you?” can feel like the prelude to a hug or a punch in the gut, depending on who’s asking and when/where the question is being asked. From a trusted friend, it can feel like a much-welcomed invitation to unburden your heart. But from a colleague or acquaintance, it can serve as a reminder that you’re not OK as you find yourself fighting back emotions.
Sometimes, keeping up appearances is necessary and unavoidable, particularly in professional situations. But pretending can also be exhausting, especially when your emotional resources are already taxed. It also perpetuates the idea that it’s somehow shameful to be sad, even though your feelings are completely understandable. Read more…
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