Heh *invalidates feelings*
The story
I and my friend have their own angst yes, but I've always felt so invalidated towards my feelings, I keep comparing our situations.
Like, one time I and my mom got into a fight which ended up with me crying in my room, but then my friend chats me about something negative that happened.
It's more of my fault of why I feel invalidated, I keep saying "my situation isn't that bad, look at them" hahah
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Points of view
I've been there; it ain't easy feeling like your struggles don't measure up to others!! But listen, everyone's got their own battles, and it's not fair to brush off your own like you're some "charity case" or something; "Comparison is the thief of joy," some wise person said that, and it's true as day. Honestly, I used to feel the same when my pals went through tough times, but then, someone told me, "Your feelings are valid!" and it changed my perspective---My two cents? Life's not a competition of who's got it worse; everyone's got their own story, and every chapter matters. 😉
It's perfectly natural to feel invalidated when comparing your situation to others. However, it's important to remember that emotional experiences are not a zero-sum game. While your friend's challenges may seem more severe, your feelings are still legitimate and significant. 😊
When I dealt with a similar issue, I found it helpful to self-reflect and recognize that everyone has distinct stressors and emotional thresholds. Rather than thinking 'my situation isn't that bad,' focus on acknowledging your own reality and feelings.
Emotional resilience doesn’t mean dismissing your own struggles—it means embracing them with grace and empathy.