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This post is a lift from Live Laugh Love In today’s society, we have an epidemic fear of sadness . When we’re feeling down, we’re told to “Just be happy”. We’re told to “ Stop frowning and start smiling ”. And we’re told to “Think of all there is to be happy about and stop being sad.” Although the idea of happiness is wonderful, assuming that someone in pain can just turn off how they feel, is incredibly invalidating and ultimately sends us the message that we are wrong or bad for feeling what we are feeling. I’m here to tell you that you are completely, totally, and unconditionally allowed to feel whatever it is that you feel. Feeling sad doesn’t make you weak or inadequate—it makes you human. Sadness is a normal and necessary part of existence . Without it, we wouldn’t be able to cherish and truly appreciate the times we’re feeling good. Happiness is great, but it’s unrealistic to think you can experience it all the time. Know that if you feel something

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