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This is your reminder to check in on everyone. Not just the vulnerable ones. Not just the ones who show their feelings openly. Check in with all the people around you. Even the strong people. Even the happy people. Even the ones who say they're fine. So many things could be going on below the surface that you don't know about. Under that happy exterior that seems okay, they could be dealing with something very difficult. Open communication with them. Provide them a comfortable safe space within your friendship and company. The stronger people have feelings too. The strongest people need support too. Often it makes all the difference. You could make a difference for them.
It's also okay to not be okay. Whoever you are, you have feelings. You have very valid feelings. As hard as they can be to deal with, they are valid. It's okay to be struggling, and it's okay to talk about it. You don't have to be perfect. You don't have to constantly be strong for everyone. It's okay to ask for help. It's okay to let someone in and show them how you truly feel. It's not shameful, it's not wrong, it's not bad or harmful. You're not broken, you're not invalid, you're not a burden. You are valid in feeling whatever you feel, and you deserve support through all of it. Read that as many times as you need to.
Whoever you are, if things are going well, I hope they continue doing so. And if you're struggling, I hope things become better for you. Sending positive vibes everywhere.