Forcing Toxic Positivity
When people push you to "keep being positive" do not react immediately, instead, with a level head, try these:
- Ask the person to clarify their intentions as to why they're pushing for positivity
- Let them explain what positivity means to them and the importance of why you should be positive too. Have them elaborate
- Engage in a genuine conversation about what you're feeling and the importance of "It's okay not to be okay"
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