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Find the right words to say
  • Communication
  • Relationships
  • Friendship
  • Dating
  • Texting
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  • Parenting
  • Mental health
  • Family
  • Self-care
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Chronic Illness Support

What to say when they ask “Have you tried just being more positive?”

Mental health Chronic Illness Support Empathy in Mental Health
When someone asks you Have you tried just being more positive? in response to your struggles…

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