stackyFACTSBlasting tragic ballads after a terrible day seems counterintuitive, but it provides incredible emotional catharsis. Hearing a sad song validates your internal state, creating a fictional, beautifully orchestrated proxy for your grief so you can process the misery without actually having to confront the real issue.
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