The Preamble

The Preamble

Of Course You Care What People Think

It’s not realistic to always be unbothered

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Amanda E. White, LPC
Mar 29, 2026
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“I’m so disappointed in your post. This is harmful. Do better.”

I don’t remember what I had posted about, but the words are still seared into my brain. I told myself I wasn’t going to let it get to me. I’m a therapist with a public account. I share my ideas with strangers, and some of them aren’t going to like what I have to say. I know this is part of t…

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Amanda E. White, LPC
Licensed therapist bridging the gap between therapy speak and real life. Co-host of Nuance Needed podcast, founder of Therapy for Women Center. Writing about the nuance of mental health and parenthood ambivalence.
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