We often praise ourselves and others for being “strong” in the face of adversity, but what do we actually mean by that? Do we mean someone is emotionally regulated and able to stay present with what they feel? Or do we actually mean they did not show emotion at all? These are not the same thing. Emotions are not our enemy. We are designed to feel, deeply and fully. We are also designed to connect, communicate, and exist in relationship with others. Yet somewhere along the way