start small! next time a friend asks how are you? don't reflexively say good and keep it pushing. try to share just a little more about how you're feeling. it doesn't need to be deep or dramatic but as you normalize that type of sharing you'll kind of be forced to check in with yourself and ideally start to feel more comfortable acknowledging your emotions.
Jun 24, 2024

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