Michelle Obama broke her silence about the rumors last week, when she appeared on Sophia Bush’s “Work in Progress” podcast. Michelle Obama explained why she had been absent from certain big-time events. “The interesting thing is that when I say ‘no,’ for the most part, people are like, ‘I get it,’ and I’m OK,” she said.

The former first lady addressed an issue that's too common for many women — and one that therapists say can be harmful for your mental health.