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Find the right words to say
  • Communication
  • Relationships
  • Friendship
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  • Texting
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  • Parenting
  • Mental health
  • Family
  • Self-care
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Toughen up

How to react when they tell you to “toughen up”

Mental health Embracing Vulnerability Emotional intelligence
When someone tells you to toughen up, it can be infuriating, invalidating, and unhelpful. This phrase…

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