“So many of us have been socialized to keep this in the closet.”
bringing together all of these things that we do in virtual spaces and making it tangible for people."
Dr. Joy recalls the pandemic and one of its many effects on our social lives.
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She notes that women in close friendships often have to deal with extremely complex feelings around things likejealousyor envy.
Dr. Joy says women need to be willing to start the tough conversation.
It’s important to lean into our complexity as humans, Dr. Joy says.
“We are multifaceted, right?
It’s tough to provide support and care for others when you aren’t doing so for yourself first.
That she says, is where a strong community comes in.
But the first step is having those tough conversations, and being willing to ask for help.
“We have to really challenge this narrative that self-care is selfish,” she says.
Starting Small
It has to be acknowledged that community isn’t something that can grow overnight.
“There is just so much in this world that is just awful and tragic.
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