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mtngoat

631d

TW: Got the knowing "you're looking really good" comment from a friend yesterday. She knows about my diagnosis and has been my friend for 3 years. I've been struggling for our whole friendship. Anyways, I bet you all know how this comment stings and why it does. Feeling very large despite logic. Felt like sharing with people who understand.

    • KitKat1450

      631d

      I understand this and your feelings are so validšŸ’• for me even tho logically knowing someone probably meant well, it makes me feel not seen and like my feelings donā€™t matter. Iā€™ve realized telling the person how it makes me feel without blaming them for causing me to feel that way helps me to have compassion for myself and them, that they probably didnā€™t know how upsetting hearing that is and would rather actually know so they can be a better friend to me really helps break the cycle. If I stay only in logical thinking I betray my own feelings and donā€™t share and if I donā€™t share itā€™s way more likely to keep happening. Ironically, logically speaking, it would probably do way less damage and at least bring opportunity for connection to bring up and express how you feel. Either way Iā€™m sorry youā€™re feeling this way and that your friend said that.

      • mtngoat

        631d

        @KitKat1450 thank you for your perspective and kindness!

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