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Find the right words to say
  • Communication
  • Relationships
  • Friendship
  • Dating
  • Texting
  • Work
  • Love
  • Parenting
  • Mental health
  • Family
  • Self-care
  • Personal growth
  • Sarcasm
  • About us
  • AI Laptop Empire (eBook)

Emotional invalidation

How to respond to “You’ll get over it, it’s just a phase”

Self-care Dealing with dismissive comments Emotional intelligence
When someone dismisses our feelings with a flippant You’ll get over it, it’s just a phase,…

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