Key points
Therapy language has gone mainstream, but it can unintentionally pressure people to perform wellness.
Being the “evolved one” in relationships often leads to hidden emotional burnout and fatigue.
Healing is not about perfection; it is about authenticity, vulnerability, and emotional rest.
Reframing healing as lived experience helps people reconnect with themselves beyond therapy‑speak.
Let’s be honest, healing isn’t always as freeing as it’s made out to be. Sometimes, it feels like a role we’re expected to play. If you’ve ever been the one in your relationships who “gets it,” who holds space, sets boundaries , and always seems to have the right words, you know what I mean. You become the go-to person for emotional insight: the calm one, the regulated one, the evolved one.

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