It is amazing how the validation of someone saying they "understand" can help relieve some of those feelings. I wonder if this comment gives one a feeling of worth and permission to feel the way they do? The feeling of being heard is sooooo powerful!!!

As the opposite, at least for me, feeling like I'm not understood ---- gives me a sense of having less value and that I don't have the right to feel whatever I'm feeling.

These forums are good for being heard------ wish I was better at communicating things going on--- I know people here would help lift me up.

Great post Susan!!

mandy