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Why Saying 'I Am Struggling' Is Harder Than Screaming in Anger | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the profound psychological and emotional weight of admitting vulnerability. The central theme challenges the modern cultural obsession with the 'aesthetic of resilience,' where strength is often mistakenly equated with silence, stoicism, and the ability to perform competence without showing cracks. Marissa argues that saying 'I am struggling' is often more terrifying than expressing anger because it invites intimacy and risks being perceived as a burden, whereas anger creates distance and clear boundaries. This episode is…
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