The Power of “We”

Most people don't think much of the word "we" when it is used by others to include them, but to those who have felt alone in their experience it is incredibly heart warming, and can even feel shocking to hear. “Alone” means solo and “we” means together, so in hearing this they finally feel seen and their struggle noticed. They feel relieved to hear that someone is finally “in it” with them. They hear "you aren't alone in this," “you don't have to carry all the weight alone," "together, it will be ok."

For those who suffer from chronic illness, mental or physical disabilities, substance abuse, lack of support system, or those having to parent alone; they may never hear the word "we." All of the weight of their situation is on their shoulders with no one to share it. My hope is that no one bears pain on their own, that we all can feel supported, that no one goes feeling unseen. "We are in this together." "We will get through this." "We will share the weight of this load."