In this last year, I’ve actually joined a few Facebook groups that have offered a different perspective on things that I’ve gone through and am going through. In addition to seeing my therapist and being a part of these groups, I’ve seen changes in me. Good changes. I’m able to let a lot more stuff roll off my back. Not hold on to the anger so tightly.
Now, I’m not a part of groups that are drama filled, but groups that uplift and support people and groups that you can ask questions in. I’m thankful for finding these groups and the members in them because they’ve become part of my tribe. I no longer feel alone. Like I’m the only one going through things.
During one of my group check-ins a couple of weeks ago, I realized that these people are in far worse situations than I. It was a wake up call to me. Maybe my issues aren’t as bad as I thought? These people are dealing with things that I couldn’t imagine. That realization made me thankful for them.
On this 20th day, I am thankful for my Facebook support groups. In my #23daysofthankfulness I realize that others are in far worse situations than I. They remind me to count my blessings and to offer a listening ear and sage advice. To pray for others and the loads they carry.
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Please remember, just because you see someone has a worse situation than you, it doesn’t discount your situation. You are still entitled to support. Glad you found some helpful groups! 🙂
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Yes, it does. It just puts it in perspective that maybe my situation is not as bad as I thought. People carry different loads and I’m thankful that mine is not as a bad as others.
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True, it does do that. But what I meant was your struggle still deserves validation while you go through it. For example, two people have cancer. One is stage 1 and the other stage 4. Stage 4 is terminal. It doesn’t mean the person with stage 1 still doesn’t have a battle. Someone will always have it worse, but you still have to deal with your issues, which are valid.
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Yes, Thank you so much for explaining it further. Totally agree.
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