It feels like as we get older, life just gets faster. As kids, we are mostly worried about playing games and having fun. But as we grow up, responsibilities get added on and suddenly there is not enough time in the day. Every day we have to take care of our families, go to work, go to school, take care of the kids, and somewhere in there we try to take care of ourselves. But, out of all that, there are still people who get lost in the shuffle. They are the ones with smiles, hiding their reality away. Without us realizing they need help. So, with our busy days, we forget that it really only takes a minute to let someone know they are loved.
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I am guilty of this too. I have friends that I would do a “friend-check” on just to make sure they are doing okay. They know that I am a safe, judge-free place to vent, cry, and just let it all out. But I have been battling my own issues and my own busy life. It is easy for me to forget until it is too late in the day. Only to feel bad, knowing they could probably use a friend too.
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So many people think that because a person is smiling and laughing that they are happy. That there is nothing bothering them. When in fact, they are fighting battles we don’t know about. It is simple to recognize that when someone is sick or hurt, there may be more feelings too. But many of us will hide our struggles from the world. Scared to show weakness. Not to be a bother to our loved ones.
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All it takes is a simple phone call or text message. If the person is nearby, giving a hug. Taking a moment from our busy lives to reach out and let them know we are thinking about them. To tell them there is someone at their side. Someone that cares about them and wants them to be around. Because you never know if that simple gesture is all they needed at that moment. All they needed to pull them away from hurting themselves. Or worse. Don’t let their outward appearance fool you. Underneath, you do not know what battles anyone is facing. And it takes only seconds of time to offer a kind smile, a hug, or some kind words
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With great warmth,
