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The Exhaustion of Performing Acceptance: Unmasking in Safe Spaces | The Healing Path
In this episode of The Healing Path, host Gemma Clifford explores the subtle and often overlooked phenomenon of 'performing acceptance' within inclusive environments. While we typically discuss masking in hostile or unsafe spaces, this conversation dives into the unique exhaustion caused by feeling pressured to be healed, optimized, and emotionally regulated even among those who claim to be safe. If you find yourself feeling drained after socializing with supportive friends, queer community groups, therapy circles, or progressive workplaces, this episode offers a mirror to that experience. It…
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