Dear Krachel: How can I tell if I’m in deep denial?

<p class="p1">Welcome to another episode of Dear Krachel, our monthly advice segment where we answer listener questions about life, career, relationships, existential angst, and anything that helps you become a more whole, fulfilled version of yourself.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1"><strong>This month we answered questions from:</strong></p> <p class="p2"> </p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li1"><span class="s2">Supportive but Struggling, who’s been struggling with her mental health <em>while</em> watching close friends move on to new phases of life. <strong>How can she be a good friend and support their milestones without bringing more loneliness and sadness on herself?</strong></span></li> </ul> <p class="p3"> </p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li1"><span class="s2">Priya, a self-admitted over-thinker who’s worried that she might be in denial about why she re-downloaded dating apps. Is there an uncomfortable truth she’s refusing to see? <strong>And how do we even begin to untangle the difference between fearful thoughts and our intuition?</strong></span></li> </ul> <p class="p4"> </p> <p class="p1">We also got a very interesting update from <a href= "https://clarityonfire.com/get-freedom-and-stability/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="s3">Ready to Rebel</span></a>, who wrote to us back in June of 2022 to ask if it was possible to have both freedom <em>and</em> stability in our careers! <span class="s4">👀</span></p> <p class="p5"> </p> <p class="p6">Come <a href= "https://clarityonfire.com/how-can-i-tell-if-im-in-deep-denial/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="s3">leave a comment</span></a> after you’ve listened to share how our advice for these listeners resonated with you!</p> <p class="p5"> </p> <p class="p1">WANT TO WORK WITH US 1:1?</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">It’s almost time for our next round of coaching enrollment — that small window, a few times per year, when take on new coaching clients!</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1"><strong>We’ll be accepting applications