“Hey, how are you?”
“I’m fine.”
It’s a routine exchange we all know too well. But sometimes, behind the word fine is a storm we don’t talk about. Maybe you’re not fine. Maybe you’re tired, overwhelmed, sad, or just numb—but saying that out loud feels too complicated.
There’s this quiet pressure in society to always be “okay.” To smile, keep going, stay positive. And while optimism has its place, pretending to be fine when you’re not can be exhausting. It’s okay to not be okay. It really is.
Being honest about your feelings doesn’t make you weak. It makes you human.
You’re allowed to have off days. You’re allowed to feel uncertain. You’re allowed to say, “I’m struggling.” Because healing starts with honesty, not denial.
So if today feels heavy, take a breath. Let yourself feel what you need to feel. Talk to someone who listens without judgment. And remember: you don’t have to have it all together all the time. No one does.
You’re doing better than you think. One day at a time.
#go#no1
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