Little encouragement for people here, who worry if they should say something

Idk if anyone needs to hear this.

I think sometimes people don’t realize how a little kindness and understanding can help someone so much. You don’t know what people are going through. Even if they tell you, that may only be the tip of a very dark and painful iceberg.

You don’t have to know the perfect thing to say. If you know someone who’s become quiet and withdrawn, and you’re worried about bugging them or something.. saying “hi” could be what they need most: a reminder that someone’s there for them.

If you know someone who’s withdrawn and cut themselves off from everyone– if you’re able to put aside your own hurt and confusion– leaving the door open to them if/when they try to apologize or reach out again can mean so much. I’m aware ghosting hurts. Sometimes, it’s not simple on the other end.

All I know is that I know someone who could have acted coldly towards me when I did just this. But instead, this person asked if something was wrong. That was the difference between sinking into despair, feeling completely alone– and the existential, warped feelings of hopelessness that can come with depressive thinking– and instead being able to talk. And I feel grateful.

Reach out <3