We as people have all gone through more than can be summed up quickly in a paragraph. I feel that there are many issues that I can empathize with, beyond what I can list here. But for me, the main issues I deal with in my daily life is chronic pain as a result from a traumatic fall three years ago, and the resulting stress and sometimes depression that come from dealing with so much pain on a daily basis (not to mention how insurance companies and the government treat disabled people, which adds a lot of stress and poverty). I know that it has helped me tremendously in the past few years to be able to talk to people who can actually understand traumatic experiences and chronic pain, because so few people can. And I think this is the case for many other issues as well, that having a person who can listen, who can empathize, who can provide support and offer advice--these are amazingly helpful tools when dealing with life's stressors. I've been told that I have a knack for listening and for offering my support, and if I am able to offer that up more widely, I'd be more than happy to.