On the day I stopped saying 'I'm fine.'

A small linguistic shift that changed my friendships, my therapy, and my mornings.

Akansha Rajkhowa · Jan 10, 2026 · 7 min read
it's self-compassion, again ✿
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Replacing 'I'm fine' with a single honest word is a radical act of connection.

— take care of you ✿