We cannot rely upon the silenced to tell us they are suffering.
Interpretation
It's essential to recognize the silent struggles of others instead of relying on them to voice their pain.
This quote emphasizes the importance of being empathetic and attentive to those around us who may be suffering in silence. It suggests that not everyone has the ability or willingness to express their struggles openly, so we must take the initiative to offer support and understanding to those who may be in need, even if they do not vocalize it.
In practice
In a discussion about mental health awareness, you could use this quote to stress the importance of being observant and compassionate.
I am far more of a loner than people would imagine. But I am the most gregarious and socially interactive loner you ever met. The thing is, I am fascinated by people's stories and I'm very talkative and can't ever say no to anything or anyone, so I tend to over-socialize, to give away too much of my time to the many people I adore.
All I wanted to do was help kids not feel alone, and stop kids from committing suicide.
Be very disciplined about dedicating some time - even if it is five minutes a day - to calling or talking to someone you love. That kind of consistency, even if it is just five minutes a day, helps to remind us that we have a well of connection in our lives.
The pride that keeps us from forgiving is the same pride which keeps us from accepting forgiveness.
I don’t think that because I’m not married it’s made my life any less. That old-maid myth is garbage.
Listening is everything. Listening is the whole deal. That's what I think. And I mean that in terms of before you work, after you work, in between work, with your children, with your husband, with your friends, with your mother, with your father. It's everything. And it's where you learn everything.
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