#EmpathyOverJudgment

[annagxx]

From the behalf of all the PCOS girly

I want to take a moment to share what it’s like to live with PCOS, because I feel like so many people don’t truly understand. Every day is a struggle, and it feels like I’m fighting a battle that no one else can see. I hear the same advice over and over: “You just need to lose weight.” But what people don’t realize is that I’m already trying my hardest. I’m watching what I eat, exercising regularly, and doing everything I can to feel good about myself. Yet, despite all my efforts, the changes I want just don’t seem to come. PCOS has a way of making everything feel impossible. It’s not just about weight; it’s about the symptoms that come with this condition. The hair thinning is disheartening—I used to love my hair, but now I constantly worry about how it looks. And then there’s the unwanted body and facial hair. I find myself spending so much time trying to hide it, trying to fit an image that society expects of me. It feels suffocating. The pain can be unbearable. There are days when I can hardly get out of bed because of the cramps and fatigue. I feel like I’m dragging myself through life, and even when I’m doing my best, I’m met with judgment instead of compassion. The moon face, the fatigue, it all contributes to a feeling of hopelessness. When I share my struggles, I often get responses that make me feel worse. I’m not looking for sympathy; I’m looking for understanding. When I mention that I don’t feel good in certain clothes, I don’t need someone to remind me to just lose weight. I need support. I need people to listen, to acknowledge what I’m going through, and to just be there for me. Every time someone brings up my weight or suggests a simple solution, it adds to my stress. Stress makes everything worse; it raises my cortisol levels and triggers more symptoms. I’m already feeling overwhelmed; I don’t need more negativity in my life. I just want to feel human. I want to be seen for who I am, not just my weight or my appearance. I’m trying my best to cope with a condition that I didn’t choose. If you can’t offer support, please be kind. Understand that every judgment, every comment adds to my pain. I’m asking for a little empathy. A little kindness can go a long way. It’s not easy living with PCOS, but with understanding and compassion, it can be a bit more bearable. Please, just be there for me. That’s all I need.

-A Message from a Girl with pcos

[bspoquemagazine]

💬 When Friendships Get Canceled: Let’s Talk About It

Not all friendships end because they’re toxic. Sometimes, we cancel each other out of fear, discomfort, or social pressure—without a real conversation.

In a time where cancel culture is spilling over into our personal lives, it’s crucial to ask:

🔹 Are we setting healthy boundaries, or avoiding hard truths?

🔹 Are we supporting our friends—or blaming them for their pain?

🔹 Are we choosing growth, or isolation?

Victim blaming and emotional cutoff can cause deep emotional wounds—especially in trusted friendships. But there *is* a better way.

🌱 Emotional literacy, empathy, and restorative dialogue can lead to healing instead of hurt.

✨ Read the full article at B'SPOQUE on how cancel culture and victim blaming are reshaping personal relationships—and what we can do differently. #linkinbio: https://lnkd.in/enc38Jw7

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