The Power of Open and Honest Conversation: Sharing Burdens and Building Trust
A lot of times, people are afraid of the painful, unexciting, or less glorious aspects of their existence: those tough moments where they faced difficulties or moments they are not proud of. These are things they wish they never experienced or things they are afraid to admit they do not have going on in their lives. This desire to be hush about these aspects of their lives burdens them, affecting them and how they relate to others, mostly unconsciously. The thing about these thoughts and feelings, which most people never share with anyone else, is that they are so powerful and can be unconsciously communicated non-verbally to others, affecting the way they perceive us and how they perceive themselves. Anxiety, mental stress, unexplained sadness: all are consequences of never communicating these deepest thoughts of ours. Therefore, sharing them is immensely beneficial, bringing us to the question of who we should share them with. That's where trust comes into play. These are your de