Toxic Positivity is the belief that, "if you just stay positive, you will overcome any obstacle," to such a degree that you invalidate natural emotional responses and the person having those feelings.
Her Toxic Positivity left her friend feeling like his feelings were not important and he was overreacting.
by Netrillian February 22, 2019
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People can't improve or face reality when toxic positivity prohibits anyone from calling out any problems they may have.
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