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‘Toxic positivity' denies real feelings. Here's how to do better.

I was recently texting with a friend when he paused for a moment before writing back: Him: 'Full disclosure here. I'm having a biopsy next week for a growth on my bladder.' Me: 'Thanks for telling me. … You know I had testicular cancer? One of my hard-won mantras in life: wait to worry.'