It's nauseating that people think I feel "excessive self pity" because I'm trying to be honest about my past so I can correct things about myself...

Tbh you have no idea what other people are going through or how they have to cope.

The weak assumptions are more of an insult than they are supportive.

It just instills further that I should hide inside and not try to share when it would help.

I think it's time to go for awhile.

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V00doo Best Comment

A lot dont realise that this is the only outlet some have, and what is put here isnt a reflection of who we are.

ScreamingFox · 41-45, F

@V00doo Thank you 🖤 Absolutely. These are only snippets of pieces, things I might say to someone privately in confidence if I had someone.

It's not all we feel and all we are, it's just our truth in real time as we deal with it.

When I see people's pain, I also see their strength, I have empathy for their struggle. No assumptions are needed. I don't even have them because I know how deep pain can go, and a little kindness is worth more than the best advice delivered on a bad day.