EPISODE · Jul 3, 2026 · 10 MIN
You Can’t Heal in a Place That Requires You to Pretend
from Keena’s Korner · host Keena Matthews
You can’t heal in a place that requires you to pretend.Pretend you’re okay. Pretend it didn’t hurt. Pretend you’re not tired. Pretend you’re over it. Truth is, pretending might help you survive, but it won’t help you heal. In this episode of Keena’s Korner, we’re talking about why healing begins with honesty, why some environments reward performance, and why you don’t owe anyone the performance of being okay.
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You can’t heal in a place that requires you to pretend.Pretend you’re okay. Pretend it didn’t hurt. Pretend you’re not tired. Pretend you’re over it. Truth is, pretending might help you survive, but it won’t help you heal. In this episode of Keena’s Korner, we’re talking about why healing begins with honesty, why some environments reward performance, and why you don’t owe anyone the performance of being okay.
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You Can’t Heal in a Place That Requires You to Pretend
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