Why 'It Is What It Is' Can Feel So Dismissive |
I say: “My son hasn’t spoken to me for a long time.”
The response I get is: “It is what it is."
I say: “I’m anxious about my blood test results.”
The response I get is: “It is what it is.”
I say: “Some part of me regrets never having had children.”
The response I get is: “It is what it is.”
I say: “My cat has kidney disease, and the vet says it’s time to let her go. I'm sad.”
The response I get is: “It is what it is.”
“My mother’s memory is fading, and I’m worried.”
The response I get is: “It is what it is.”
In each of these situations, I........