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ZORA Check-In
Don’t Avoid the Tough Conversation
“The things that go unsaid are often the things that eat you.” —Celeste Ng, award-winning writer and spectacular storyteller.
Hi there, ZORA fam. What’s on your mind? Is there something you need that you’re afraid to ask for? A question about work that you’ve been too embarrassed to speak up about? Or a potentially difficult conversation with a loved one that you’re trying to avoid?
Sometimes in the interest of politeness or peacekeeping or to save face, we hold things inside. But we at ZORA want to encourage you to speak up for yourself and your needs. The quote from bestselling author Celeste Ng reminds us that avoiding conflict often causes more harm than it helps. And who knows, maybe things won’t turn out as bad as you might think. You never know until you ask.
How are you approaching difficult conversations in your life? Give us your tips on Instagram and Twitter using the hashtag #ZORACheckIn.
