A Way Out from the Misery Feeling
Photo Credit to Google Image Search There are moments when the weight of everything feels unbearable—my family, my job, my entire life. I'm exhausted, and the constant stress and drama swirling around me make it hard to breathe. Recently, I've hit some of the lowest lows I've ever experienced. Yet, I know this isn't a new feeling for me; I've grappled with these shadows before. After returning from grad school, I began to feel a sense of healing thanks to the therapy I received while I was there. But just two months back home, and once again, the familiar triggers that send me spiraling have come knocking at my door. One particularly tough trigger? The narcissistic personalities at my workplace. I don't think I'm mentally prepared to face them again when I return. I still vividly recall how warm and inviting they were on my first day, and I unwittingly fell for their façade of 'kindness' and 'support.' Looking back, I realize it was a clever ...