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When Positivity Turns Harmful

A reflection on toxic positivity, mental health recovery, and learning to protect your emotional boundaries.

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Canadian Returnee
Feb 14, 2026
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Trusting My Own Emotions

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Writing is how I stay sane by slowing the noise long enough to hear myself think. I write because it helps me make sense of what has happened and what is still unfolding. This is a private post for paid subscribers, and I want to begin by saying these reflections exist because you are here. You…

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