The Cost of Performance: Reclaiming Presence in a World That Cannot Sit With Pain

The Cost of Performance: Reclaiming Presence in a World That Cannot Sit With PainBy: Mary Coughlin Published on: 11/01/2026

A reflective essay on performance culture, loneliness, aging, and the courage to choose presence over productivity in a world that struggles to sit with pain.

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The Cost of Performance: Reclaiming Presence in a World That Cannot Sit With Pain

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