I wrote this in response to a friends Facebook post that was dark and ominous. They were in obvious pain. I posted it under theirs instead of messaging them because I thought it important for others to know that this person had people on their side and I hoped that it was a good example to others as to how to treat someone in pain. Read below.
-----, I do not know your personal struggle. I do not know the path that has brought you here but I can empathize.
What I do know is that constant pain, whether physical and or mental, can take it's toll. I know the burden of strength for yourself and for others can weigh heavily. It brings with it it's own pain.
What I know is, if prolonged, pain is devastating within yourself or seeing it in others and not knowing what to do.
What I know is the doubt and confusion behind the thought, Is what I am doing, thinking and feeling right? Is this the correct path or is that?
What I know is that pain can be eased. How we wash it away is what is important. One path can be difficult and seemingly an impossible journey but once accepted can be most satisfying and enlightening. The other cycles the pain to others.
Our existence is not a bubble but a web that we weave daily. Touching on the lives of others. Sometimes in big ways, sometimes more subtle but never insignificantly.
Even the most humble of men can leave great footprints, perhaps not for all but for those that matter most, the ones that know them.
Lastly what I know is that I am your friend. The degree to which you agree with that does not matter but the fact remains. No struggle needs to be taken alone and perhaps that is the best thing that I know. I am here.
