Why has nobody told me this before?

Skills to get through life by therapist Dr. Julie Smith.


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What Else Could Be True?

When a painful thought shows up, don’t argue. Add alternatives.

Try this:

“This is hard and I’ve gotten through hard before.”
“It feels like I failed, but I showed up and tried.”
“They didn’t reply — maybe they’re busy, not angry.”

We’re not looking for fake positivity. Just perspective.


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