That disconnect—physical pain masked by peak performance—is the first layer of Pom Pom Pain. Now zoom out. You don’t need a uniform to feel Pom Pom Pain.
Think of the who leads every morning stand-up with “Let’s goooo!” while secretly updating their résumé. The mom who organizes the neighborhood block party, crafts the perfect Instagram story, and collapses the second the last guest leaves. The small business owner who posts “Hustle harder, queen!” while staring at an overdrawn account. pompompain
You project affect (energy, enthusiasm, readiness) but the effect on your own nervous system is exhaustion, numbness, or resentment. Think of the who leads every morning stand-up
Did this resonate? If Pom Pom Pain hit home, share it with someone who always seems “so energetic.” They might need to hear it most. You project affect (energy, enthusiasm, readiness) but the
Whether you’re a cheerleader, a content creator, an entrepreneur, or just someone trying to keep everyone happy, Pom Pom Pain is that exhausting gap between how you’re expected to look and how you actually feel.