anyone who needs it, that it’s better to deal with our feelings honestly than fall into the positive vibes only self-help trap.

COMEDY FOR A NEW ERA: Wellness has been slowly taking a darker turn in popular culture, and comedy is no exception. FromInsideby Bo Burnham to the absurdity of TV giantSuccession, audiences are drawn to media that embraces discomfort rather than drowning it out.Disappointing Affirmationsmay not look very comforting, but not all self-care comes in the form of warm hugs and sunrise yoga.

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Perfect for:

• College grads, people entering the workforce, people who wish they hadnt entered the workforce
• Fans of the @disappointingaffirmations Instagram account
• Anyone who isn’t always cheerful and doesn’t feel seen
• Fans of satire and sarcastic humor
• Anyone feeling burnout, empathy fatigue, positivity fatigue, or fatigue in general