One thing I have never understood…

When you’re going through difficult times and someone tells you, “Other people are going through worse.”

Is that supposed to be comforting ?

What does that change about your situation ?

[b]Why[/b] would that make you feel better ?

And seriously, what kind of person feels [b]better[/b] for knowing others are in worse shape than they are ? 🥺

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Piper · 61-69, F

I've often wondered too, how anyone could even [b]think[/b] saying that would be comforting or helpful in any kind of way. Of course it doesn't make anyone feel better, it just insinuates that whatever worry, pain or grief a person is going through is somehow inconsequential...and [b]need[/b] to be reminded that other people have been through "worse".

bijouxbroussard · F

@Piper [b]Yes.[/b] 🥺