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Latest Breaking Down Articles

You’re Allowed To Break

You’re Allowed To Break

Marina Miller Marina Miller
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What a brave face you have on there. You’re showing the world you’re tough, you don’t need anyone else, you’re okay. And darling, you may be okay. But you know what else is okay? Finally reaching your breaking point.

Even The Strongest Girls Break Down Sometimes

Even The Strongest Girls Break Down Sometimes

Holly Riordan Holly Riordan
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Even the strongest girls have felt lost. Like there was no point in living. Like no one cared about them and no one would notice if they were gone. 

Sometimes You Have To Completely Break Before Breaking Through

Sometimes You Have To Completely Break Before Breaking Through

Anastasia Kambanis Anastasia Kambanis
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Everything happens for a reason. I promise. Your breakdown could very likely be the start of something amazing.

You Don’t Always Have To Stay Strong, You’re Allowed To Break Down

You Don’t Always Have To Stay Strong, You’re Allowed To Break Down

Talia Berk Talia Berk
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It took me a long time to realize that it was okay to break down. Breaking down is part of healing and it should not be stigmatized. It is simply not NORMAL to never cry, or express emotions, or feel sad.

5 Crucial Truths About Heartbreak

5 Crucial Truths About Heartbreak

Mary Sellers Mary Sellers
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Healing isn’t about Band-Aids, because however tempting, they’re always, always temporary. Let yourself be held, if you have a holder. And if you don’t, that’s okay too, because you love yourself; you must always remember to love yourself.

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