The article critiques the concept of "bright-siding," which refers to the tendency of people to respond to grief with overly optimistic sentiments, typically meant to uplift. However, this often backfires, minimizing the pain of the person suffering and overlooking life's complexities. The author shares personal experiences, revealing how bright-siding can feel dismissive and simplistic during profound sadness. It highlights the importance of acknowledging emotions rather than offering superficial reassurances that can seem trivial in the face of genuine grief.
Bright-siding can minimize the pain of others while providing more comfort to the person doing the bright-siding than to the one who is hurting.
Bright-siding simplifies emotional complexities, promoting toxic positivity and failing to acknowledge the depth of despair experienced by someone grieving.
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