Let's Talk with Avah

Societal Emotional Suppression


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This episode looks at the pressure people face to stay calm while dealing with constant emotional triggers from the same environments that expect silence in return. It reflects on how society praises emotional restraint while reacting negatively when people express anger, frustration, or overwhelm. It also explores the difference between emotional regulation and emotional suppression, and how many people learn to hide their feelings instead of processing them. The conversation highlights the weight of being expected to remain composed while carrying repeated stress, and how that disconnect affects mental and emotional wellbeing.

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Let's Talk with AvahBy Oluwatomisin Rotibi