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Therapist Asks About Self-Worth, User Bursts Out Laughing

This image is a screenshot of a public post from the X (formerly Twitter) platform. It shows the profile of verified user Pallavi Gunalan (display name: 'i can be your long lost pal') alongside her post text: 'my therapist looked me dead in the eyes and very seriously asked me "what if...you had self-worth" and i burst out laughing'. The humorous, self-deprecating joke resonates with audiences who relate to struggling with low self-esteem, finding the suggestion of having inherent self-worth unexpectedly absurd and funny.
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my therapist looked me dead in the eyes and very seriously asked me "what if...you had self-worth" and i burst out laughing

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This image is a screenshot of a public post from the X (formerly Twitter) platform. It shows the profile of verified user Pallavi Gunalan (display name: 'i can be your long lost pal') alongside her post text: 'my therapist looked me dead in the eyes and very seriously asked me "what if...you had self-worth" and i burst out laughing'. The humorous, self-deprecating joke resonates with audiences who relate to struggling with low self-esteem, finding the suggestion of having inherent self-worth unexpectedly absurd and funny.

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This content originates as an original public post from verified X (formerly Twitter) user @PallaviGunalan. It was captured as a screenshot and widely shared as a relatable meme across social media platforms including X, Reddit, and Instagram, primarily in spaces focused on mental health humor and relatable life content. The post is credited to its original author, Pallavi Gunalan, and first appeared on the X platform.

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