A look back at the Irish style at the Met Gala last year
A look back at the Irish style at the Met Gala last year

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The importance of being sad, according to a therapist


by Rebekah Rainey
20th Nov 2023

Photo by Joshua Rawson-Harris on Unsplash

With so much focus on “staying positive”, is there any time left to be sad wallow without guilt or shame? Here's why you need to make space for all your emotions.

“Thank you for your interest, but I regret to inform you that you have not been successful.” I received the email around 4pm while on my commute home. I pulled over to the side of the road. I cried sorely. I think I may even have punched the steering wheel.  I called my husband – though I’m still not quite sure what I wanted him to say. My inner critic echoed in delight: “Why did...

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