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Have you ever, given someone a major step up in life, been a mentor, and measurably altered the trajectory of their life for the better? (lemmy.world)

submitted 2 months ago by j4k3@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] NakariLexfortaine@lemm.ee 1 points 2 months ago

As someone who's been in a position like your friend, you did more than you realize. Sometimes we need someone to help us open that door, and help push us through.

It's hard to tell yourself you're okay, that you can make it through, because you're dealing with those feelings directly, all of their intensity, it can feel like a constant battle with yourself. When there's someone else, though, someone who sees all this and still makes you feel normal, it gives you ground.

A small moment of making someone feel genuinely valued, be it as a friend, a partner, or just another valid existence in this world, can be a bigger help than some people know.