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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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CountScrofula · 41-45, M
People think they're being helpful by trying to contextualize it and tell you not to feel bad. It's generally not from a place of malice but it's SO awful to hear.

Not only does it fail to validate you, but it makes you feel worse and -guilty- for feeling bad.

Your feelings are valid. Bad times are allowed to be bad.