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For some people, letting others know they’ve been through something similar is how they relate to others. An effort is usually made not to make it all about themselves, but some of us have been through some pretty horrific shit, so if we’re making the effort to hold that back and simply say “it could be worse,” trust that it really, REALLY has been, but we’re trying to focus on your issue anyway.It’s odd to me when someone wants to center themselves in others’ pain. And as trauma goes, we don’t need to get into a pissing contest but I’ve had plenty since the day I was born. I choose to set it aside and offer to help.
My trauma is never an excuse to not listen to, and be a friend.![]()