Life isn’t always sunny days and crisp mornings. There are bleak moments that give us all a reality check about the existence of the positives and negatives, the good and the bad.

This is why online groups like Awful Everything exist. The page bio states that it “views all things that are just genuinely awful,” and you will see it as you scroll through. It features unfortunate events and shames people who commit despicable acts.

We’ve picked out some images that stood out. Just a heads up, this list may make you shake your head in disbelief and disappointment.

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#1 Ok That Broke My Heart

#2 Humans Are Destroying This World

#3 What Do You Think? Do You Agree?

We often see messages encouraging happiness and positivity while blocking out negative things. According to life and careers coach Helen Dillon, this mindset isn’t beneficial. As she tells Healthline, it hinders us from critically analyzing our current situation.

“Positivity is a good mindset to have, but embracing the negative moments in our lives is what keeps us real,” she said.

#4 Some People Are Messed Up

#5 Caste System In USA

#6 This Is The Most Bizarre Medical Headline I’ve Ever Seen

As psychotherapist Gillian Fagan points out, negativity is also innate in humans. It is called a negativity bias, where we naturally expect the worst to come.

Fagan states that catastrophizing is rooted in our instinct for survival, and focusing too much on the positive may magnify feelings of failure when things don’t go our way.

#7 Buying Products That Are Known For Being Unrepairable

#8 They Already Changed The Name On Maps

I cannot work out why anyone would cut the tree down and what they could have gained from it. Baffles me.

#9 I Would’ve Done The Same Thing As Him

Unpleasantries are a part of life, and it’s all about embracing their presence. Motivation Science Professor Dr. Bobby Hoffman notes that people who are more inclined to accept the negativity around them have better mental health. It all comes down to emotional regulation.

In an article for Psychology Today, Dr. Hoffman defines this as the conscious alteration of the appraisal and assessment of the emotion, which, in effect, neutralizes the negative consequences.

#10 My Boyfriend Works At A School. He Confiscated This From A Kindergartener

#11 A Diagram Of How John Jones Was Stuck For 27 Hours In A Cave Before Passing Away

#12 Photos Taken 15 Years Apart Shows Melting Swiss Glaciers

So, what is the shortest path to emotional regulation? Dr. Hoffman suggests restructuring our feelings and responses via simple acts of positive self-talk. It’s also about accepting that bad things happen to everyone, regardless of their personality and the existence of bad karma.

“Repeatedly accepting one’s negative thoughts and emotions, rather than judging them, may allow individuals to repeatedly experience less negative emotion,” he wrote.

#13 Tenants Destroy Rental Unit After Evicted

#14 This Is Absolutely Disgusting

#15 Mixed-Weight Romance

We’d also like to hear from you, readers. How do you process negativity? Is it something you avoid at all costs? Or do you recognize it as a part of life? Comment below!