Find this so sad

[dcb2410]

find it so sad that people who have been through so much push away people who (not infrequently been through a lot themselves) want to stay and understand. life experience tells me that those who have lived through trauma, depression and anxiety are the most empathetic people on the planet. For some the cup gets full and they can’t deal with any more. And yet often the people they push away in the process are those who actually have deep empathy. I heard part of a discussion on the radio today with a South African psychiatrist. He has written a book about anxiety. He has lived with anxiety for most of his life. if I have learnt anything in this world it’s that communication, openness and empathy is the way through.

 

[Klanala]

Thank you. To keep my relationship with another trauma survivor I need to remember this. We are still learning about each other.