Most Validating Thing...

It’s okay to not be okay.

@DichotomousDetia

It was from someone very dear to me. They've said this multiple times in different ways:

"I uncovered another part of you. A more delicate, broken, difficult, but still beautiful part of your personality and life."

I felt truly heard and seen. They acknowledged that I was struggling. It meant a lot that they saw so much of me and didn't shy away. Instead, they were still able to see beauty in the real me when even I didn't. They really helped me build faith in myself. I also learnt that trust doesn't always lead to getting hurt.

I always try to validate others when I'm listening. I like to pay attention to what they feel because sometimes it's overlooked. All feelings matter; they matter. I don't have to physically feel the same way, but I can understand them and express that I accept them, I am here with them.

@DichotomousDetia

There are more than one thing. For example, it makes me feel validated when someone really listens to me, shows me that they care or tells me that they like it when I'm around.

I try to validate others by actively listening to them and supporting them as well as possible.

@audienta

Active listening is a huge part of validation in my experience! Thank you for sharing!

@DichotomousDetia

um, someone once said ''I felt a bit shy to say this to the group but I don't mind telling you because you know I can always tell you anything''.

That meant more than she knew.

I am enough as I am

@DichotomousDetia

you're perfect the way you are

When I was suffering from depression, oneday my sister suddenly told me, " SIs you look like a dead person."

It really hit me hard. That's was when I felt the most understood and loved.

@intuitiveShip4574

Sometimes having someone acknowledge and hold space for the pain we have can be incredibly validating. I'm really glad you shared this, thank you!

YOU ARE AMAZING