I think there’s too much pressure on us to turn negatives into positives. I want to have the courage to say “Yes, I went through hell and I will just never be the same!”
The constant push to transform every negative experience into something positive can be exhausting. Some experiences leave us changed forever. Instead of forcing ourselves to find a silver lining, we can honour our journeys by admitting, “Hey, I’m just a bit more fragile now.”
Empathy begins with embracing our messy selves and the stories we carry. When we accept that not every chapter has a happy ending, we open the door to genuine human connection. Sharing our pain and the ways it has shaped us allows others to feel seen and understood but that isn’t always an option. Recognising our vulnerability allows us to go slow. And just to be.
Being our messy, authentic selves is a powerful act of humanity.
I’m all about giving ourselves permission to be changed by our experiences without the added burden of forced positivity.
Anyone feel me?
xoxo Lee
Lee Mayimele 
One response to “Do we put too much pressure on ourselves to find a silver lining?”
Yes I feel you 💔