When Positivity Turns Toxic

Elizabeth Davis
Nov 7 · 6 min read

We all know a “Positive Polly” type of person. We envy her happiness and joy, but question how she’s happy all the time. That can’t be healthy right? Is our own sadness a bad thing to experience?

After several years of scrolling through social media for quick and mindless entertainment, out of boredom, waiting in lines, etc. We’ve all seen the numerous graphics, quotes and even close friends telling us to “Stay…

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Elizabeth Davis

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Photojournalist, Media Designer & Digital Content Creator in Cincinnati, OH. https://elizabethanndavis.wixsite.com/portfolio

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