When it’s hard to get a job, grocery prices are through the roof, and people are on the verge of homelessness every day, having needs and being ashamed to talk about them will be the death of society. Being ashamed of struggling is normal, but that doesn’t make shame easier to deal with or talk about. Especially now when social media influencing is such a popular job and everyone finds their best pictures to post on Instagram, it can be hard to admit that your life is not perfect.
Transparency about how you’re struggling is what will bring people together, since those who can relate will try and help you or at least be there with you. People will bring their own experiences and what they’ve learned works for them, and even thank you for being open because they’re going through the same thing and feel less alone. This community building is what will save everyone in the end, especially when we can rely on those around us for help instead of the big corporations that don’t see us as individuals but rather as a vending machine they can squeeze money out of.
Being honest about your pain will show others that they’re not alone and remind you that you’re not alone either. It helps you step outside yourself and put your feelings into perspective as you hear from other people just like you that they went through the same thing and made it out on the other side. In exchange for honesty and transparency, you get understanding and community, two things that make difficult times easier to manage.
