#102: 😵💫 “I’m Fine” Is Usually a Lie
from Messy on Purpose Hosted by Fylisha Kruse
In this episode of Messy on Purpose, Fylisha and Lee talk about one of the most common lies we tell ourselves and everyone around us: “I’m fine.” Sometimes we say it because we don’t want to inconvenience someone. Sometimes we say it because we don’t want to upset anyone, start a hard conversation, admit what we’re really feeling, or face the thing we already know we need to do. But “I’m fine” can quickly become a defense mechanism. It can stop conversations, avoid vulnerability, keep us stuck in self-pity, and let us numb our way through life instead of actually dealing with what’s going on. Fylisha and Lee also talk about the other side of it—how often we accept “I’m fine” from people we care about instead of digging a little deeper. They discuss: Why “I’m fine” is usually hiding something deeper How we use it to avoid hard conversations The difference between processing emotions and staying stuck Why numbing your life is not the same as healing How to be honest without making yourself a burden Why people who care should be willing to ask again This episode is a reminder that bad feelings are not something you have to avoid forever. Talk it out.Find solutions.Be honest about what you need. And when someone you love says they’re fine, don’t be afraid to care enough to ask one more question. Because “I’m fine” might end the conversation…but the truth is usually where healing begins.
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