# Why We Stop Talking When We're Not Okay

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Podcast: [John Fowler](https://stenobird.com/podcast/john-fowler-1308223)
Published: 2026-09-21T14:29:17+00:00
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## Resource

Have You Ever Reached A Place Where You Didn't Feel Like Talking? God Never Asked You To Pretend That Everything Is Okay. When You've Carried Something For A Long Time, It Can Become Exhausting Trying To Explain It. Staying Completely Isolated Can Make Things Heavier In Your Life.

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