Each person’s story is unique. It’s a common, yet misguided tendency to compare one person’s suffering to another’s. It’s not only unfair but also flawed. It fails to acknowledge the subjective nature of personal experiences.
The difficulty of problems varies from person to person. Each of us values different aspects of life. For some, financial stability might be of utmost importance. For others, their love life might hold more significance. To say that one person’s suffering is easier than another’s disregards our unique value systems.
Even when facing similar problems, it is unjust to draw comparisons. Each person has different ways to handle and manage problems. Our willpower, support system, and personal resilience influence our capabilities. What might seem like a minor setback to one could be a major hurdle to another.
Our feelings are our own truths. They are valid and real, and no one else has the right to disqualify them. It is not the feelings themselves, but our reactions to them, that we need to work on.