WHAT IS FORCED POSITIVITY?

The idea that people dealing with an illness need to constantly portray themselves in a positive light, and that thinking “on the bright side” will help with pain. This is extremely common on social media where people are expected to only show the good side of their lives. By pretending we're positive vibes all day, we deny the validity of a genuine human experience. Embrace your beautiful, complicated, imperfect lives.              POSITIVITY IS A CHOICE.