Tag: more than fine

Mental Wellbeing

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I’m fine. Or am I really

Someone sits down, folds their hands, and says “I’m fine” almost before the question is finished. There’s a small tightness around the eyes. The shoulders stay a little high. It’s not a lie. It’s more like a well-practiced holding pattern. A way of saying, “I’m managing; I’m not falling apart; please don’t look too closely.” […]