“I can’t share this with anyone—they wouldn’t get it.”
Have you ever experienced this before? You feel like no one would understand what your going through? You're worried about being judged, appearing weak, or burdening others with your struggles. I felt like that many times throughout my studies but I learnt that always telling someone is the best way to go. You see when you keep everything bottled up inside, the burden becomes harder to carry. And you don't need to explain everything perfectly for someone to understand and support you. They don't need to live your exact experience so they can empathise with you. You need to understand that when you emotionally isolate yourself, you miss out on opportunities for relief and guidance. And also sharing your problems with others is not about oversharing. It's about finding safe spaces and people you trust to help you process and find that clarity. What if the thing you're so afraid to say is the thing that actually sets you free? You don’t have to face this alone. Taking the first step to open up might be uncomfortable, but it’s the first move towards lightening your burden. Remember that you don't need to face this alone. What are your thoughts?