Nts -stop oversharing…

[MiaBabe23]

Edit - NTS - stop oversharing

 

[Azuldrgon]

This is the main reason why I don't share.
When you are in a condition where your heart's been broke a few too many times or those knife marks in your back are a bit too fresh, it's hard to accept the courtesy of others.

 

[MiaBabe23]

This is the main reason why I don't share.
When you are in a condition where your heart's been broke a few too many times or those knife marks in your back are a bit too fresh, it's hard to accept the courtesy of others.

And *hugs*

 

[Mada69]

As something of an over-sharer of feelings, I find so many here to be so lovely in sharing support, sympathy, and hugs
Though I wonder if I’m alone in finding the well-meaning platitudes of “You’re better off”, “Their loss”, “Plenty more fish in the sea” a bit counterproductive?
So this is a thread for anyone who wants to acknowledge those kindnesses, but also say, Hell no, it’s not that simple, and Please don’t tell me how to walk when you’ve never worn my shoes
Not to mope or to rant, certainly not to berate any individual, but just a safe place to chat about whatever, with some sensitivity to the fact not everyone wants to be told to just cheer up about their situation

For what my opinion is worth, those platitudes miss a vital component of the pain. Sure, there are other fish in the sea...but I want the fish I just lost. No others compare. Although well meaning, those platitudes don't acknowledge the fact that loss is painful and it sucks! It hurts. It's hell. Again, not to come at anyone for offering kind words...they just fall flat...

 

[Angel_LightningSky]

I've found that approaching it by asking "how do you feel about it?" and then just listening to understand is usually best, though it's hard to do sometimes. I've also had lots of therapy, so there's that, too, haha.

 

[Mrtenant]

Share. Halloween candy. Beer. Prostitutes. Just don't overshare. Little PSA from the Lit Oversharing Council.