#emotional-invalidation

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Psychology
Unconscious childhood beliefs that appear virtuous can suppress emotional expression, undermine authentic living, and perpetuate avoidance strategies that lead to depression.
Women
fromScary Mommy
2 days ago

She's Not Being "Dramatic." She's Just Tired Of Everyone's Sh*t.

Women expressing strong emotions are frequently dismissed as "dramatic" because of gendered cultural conditioning and societal discomfort with women's full emotional range.
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