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Not everyone who opens up about their pain is seeking attention.

Sometimes, they’re simply searching for understanding. For a reason to hold on.
For someone to say, I hear you. I see you. You are not alone. You may not fully understand what they’re going through. You might not be able to fix it.

But you can listen. You can remind them they matter.
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TurtlePink · 22-25, F
Exactly! But then people wanna gas light you and compare their pain and make it a competition 🙄
mindstruggle · 31-35, F
@TurtlePink
You're absolutely right. What people need in their hardest moments isn’t a comparison, it's compassion.