Pain is silent and invisible. We want to believe we can recognize it, but that isn’t true. This leaves many to suffer alone.
There are many reasons why people may not share their pain. Mostly, it is because its difficult to express. Shame, pride, and fear are big walls to block voicing the need for help, but they are not the worst reasons. I think the worst is because there’s a lack of empathy when people cannot see the tangible cause or effects for pain.
Today’s world has many manifestations of autoimmune diseases that cause tremendous pain. Try to be aware that someone many be fighting a battle you don’t see or understand. BE KIND and show COMPASSION!
J.M. NORTHUP 