In Part 3 of our Toxic Positivity series, we discuss a viewer's experience with toxic positivity while grieving the loss of a loved one. Join us as we explore the impact of toxic positivity and discuss how to journey with others during challenging times.

00:00 Introduction

00:59 A viewer's sharing about experiencing toxic positivity while grieving the loss of her mother

01:33 Hosts' response to viewer's experience with toxic positivity during grief

03:33 "Why would people think someone should be back to a happy default when something unusual and painful has happened?"

04:45 Asking questions and focusing on what the person needs

05:42 Giving suggestions for the help we would prefer to receive

06:36 What if we're not in touch with our emotions?

06:50 Not gaslighting ourselves

07:09 Receiving support from the community

07:27 Toxic positivity can lead to repressed rage and negative emotions

07:52 Allowing space to process trauma and negative feelings

08:35 Processing trauma with a healthcare professional

09:25 Preview of the next episode

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