Hi Sparkle,
I had a terrible headache this week. It struck in the evening and lasted for hours into the night. The pain was so intense that I could only take a few steps before I had to lie down again.
I only sent a quick message to my best friend about it.
I didn’t tell anyone else because I didn’t want people to be worried about me.
It was scary because I didn’t know what was happening to me - “what if I passed out right here?”
Fortunately, it eased by morning. I only managed a few hours of sleep before starting work, and I felt nauseous the whole day.
Sparkle, I know there were times when you were hurt / feeling unwell, and you didn’t say anything either. Maybe you felt like you didn’t want to burden anyone, or maybe you thought you could power through it.
I know how lonely and scary it can feel to go through something like that alone.
I’m grateful my headache passed, but it made me think about how important it is to reach out, because us humans are fragile and we need each other. When it hurts, mentally and physically, please tell someone.
If you ever need someone to be there, I am here – to listen, to check in with you to make sure you’re okay, to let you know it’ll get better.
Sending you hugs for all those times you went through something difficult alone :)
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I hope you had a lovely week.
Warmly,
Danacea