Someone once said to me that friendships are established the moment when someone says ‘wow that happened to me too….’

In most of the things that we go through it often feels like we are alone in our experinces. Talking to the people around you may help and you feel much better about letting it all out. But wouldn’t it better instead of just letting it all out you could also find someone who understands what you’ve been through, someone who has shared a similar experience.

For some really inspirational and uplifting words you could look up any of the following: letters of encouragement christian encouragement daily words of encouragement for death in family

People who have shared a similar experience to you understand your situation much better and you can easily relate to them. I always feel cheated when I share my problems with someone who has no idea what its like being in my situation and all they can tell me is ‘don’t worry things will be fine.’

Besides giving you words of encouragement someone who has been through what you’ve been through will give you practical advice. Having thought it through I decided to try it out and talk to someone who had been in my shoes before. Would you believe at the end of it we were sharing tea and having a few laughs about it too?

you will get people who tell you that you should talk with a counselor, psychologist and I agree they are professionals but sometimes you just need to be around someone that is genuine you know. You need to talk to someone who will be at ease with you rather than quote you passages from a text book. Natural and meaningful words said at the right time are more than uplifting.

You regain your focus and are able to think positively about your situation. The problem may still be there but now you have solution, a direction that you can take and be able to move on.You will be in a position to appreciate that even the most painful experiences can be lived through.

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