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@justsydney

I understand why you might feel this way. When you live with something that other people simply cannot take away or fix, hearing “it’ll be okay” or “I’m here for you” can sometimes feel painfully empty. But I don’t think your struggles are a waste of breath. You’re right that words can’t change your genes or erase your disability. But talking about what hurts isn’t always about finding a solution. Sometimes it’s about not having to carry the entire weight of it alone. Someone may not be able to fix what you’re going through, but they can understand you, make room for you, adjust how they treat you, or simply sit beside you without trying to make it disappear and you don't have to explain yourself every time, either. It’s okay to protect your energy. It’s okay to decide who gets to hear about the difficult parts of your life and how much you want to share. Just please don't let “nobody can fix this” turn into “nobody cares.”Those are two very different things. Your disability may be something you have to live with, but that doesn't mean you have to convince yourself that your pain is an inconvenience to everyone else. You are allowed to need people even when there is no solution. You are allowed to be tired. You are allowed to be angry about what you were given and you are still worthy of patience, kindness and companionship. You don't need someone to cure you to deserve someone who understands you. ❤️