This is a beautiful piece of writing, thanks for telling your story and the work you do. I’m reminded of a quote by ZeFrank:
The thoughts that I have in my head that make me feel the most lonely, because I don’t think that anyone else thinks them, are also the thoughts that have the most potential to make me feel connected.
I think this line is especially important:
Speaking as a trained crisis counselor, people on those lines absolutely want to talk to you. You are not a burden.
It must be difficult given the narrow perspective you outline to realise this, but I think it’s really important to understand—not all others are merely transactional, human connection has a value of its own.
This is a beautiful piece of writing, thanks for telling your story and the work you do. I’m reminded of a quote by ZeFrank:
I think this line is especially important:
It must be difficult given the narrow perspective you outline to realise this, but I think it’s really important to understand—not all others are merely transactional, human connection has a value of its own.
Again, lovely, important piece.