Things will be better.
It doesnt feel that way now, but they will.
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Updated 4 years ago,March 24, 2021
Hey you,
Yes, you.
God & Man
Im talking to you, as Im talking to me.
This is where youll recoil or roll your eyes; I cant possibly know whats going on, right?
(Just ensure not to snap at your barista when they ask you your drink order, okay?)
In a way, youre right.
I dont know the specificities of the situation.
I dont know you.
I barely know what goes on in my life at any given point.
But I know with a reasonable certainty that youre in pain.
The hurting doesnt stop, it just changes forms.
Sometimes for me, its heartache.
Sometimes its worry for my family.
The only constant is that, eventually, the pain ebbs.
Really?Empty platitudes, devoid of meaning.
Ive been there, too.
Im here right now, in fact.
Heres where I am now: Looking at specifics, trying to distract myself until the worst has gone.
Not to logic myself calm, but to help myself see.These are the reasons why this time is different.
Im having an episode.
I know whats going to happen.
I know whats worked in the past.
I have supports put into place.
I can ride it out.
I know who to call for help.
Its normal to feel this way.
Dont call, let them go.
Its scary right now for your family.
You cant fix things for them, but you could be there to support them.
Just see to it you are healthy, too.
confirm you have somebody who listens to you, too.
Maybe none of those things work for you, still.
You dont have to.
But kindly, get through this night.
Get through the next day.
And the one after that.
Let your friends help you.
Or call a free number.
Let somebody else listen for a while.
Let them take the load off, if only temporarily.
Wait for it to pass.
As runners say, Pain is inevitable.
