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An Empath’s Guide to Toxic Positivity

It’s a difficult time for empaths. Whether we’re reading the news with slackjawed horror, hearing about yet another acquaintance who’s tested positive, or attempting to maintain social distancing at Trader Joe’s, we’re inundated with people’s icky feelings. The stress and despair are palpable, hanging in the air like some Lovecraftian mist.