unburdening

Example Sentences

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Stacy’s problem with New York life, and particularly how its version of 1% living shaped her children, is why Preston’s cabin becomes the start of her “Walden”-style unburdening.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

Once he started unburdening himself of his insecurities and traumas, he probably wouldn’t stop for a week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

After unburdening herself from the bipolar diagnosis she had received as a child, she got off psych meds.

From Slate • Sep. 29, 2024

The drama builds as much by the choices the characters make as by the wisdom that’s gleaned from their collective unburdening.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2024

He looked so relieved to be unburdening himself.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse