Hi @Boxmore
I couldn't agree more with what you have said in this post! I have seen so much content online that constantly emphasises that I just need to be happy, disregarding trauma, struggles, the current state of society, etc; it's straight-up toxic positivity.
We humans are full of complex emotions and feelings, and it's very normal to feel sadness, pain, rejection and other "negative" emotions (these feelings are unpleasant but not bad or wrong). Acknowledging and validating our emotions/feelings is so important, and it helps with our overall well-being. Hiding them or covering them up with toxic positivity does more harm than good; speaking from personal experience as someone who used to contain everything.
If anyone is reading this and hasn't made a post here before or has not opened up about negative feelings/emotions, please know that here on ReachOut, this is a safe space for you to open up if you feel ready. And know that your feelings are so very valid, no matter what.
- Matcha_Toad 🐸🍵💚
