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BETHANY’S SOURCES:

https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-toxic-positivity-5093958

https://thepsychologygroup.com/toxic-positivity/

https://www.chicagoparent.com/parenting/you/toxic-positivity/

https://eugenetherapy.com/article/the-toxic-positivity-trap/

https://www.scienceofpeople.com/toxic-positivity/

https://pop.inquirer.net/117862/3-signs-that-your-positive-thinking-might-be-getting-toxic

https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/positivevibes/

KATHLEEN’S SOURCES:

https://www.techspot.com/news/56042-sensfloor-is-the-smart-carpet-that-packs-a-world-of-possibilities.html