Sometimes I come across someone that to all outward appearances, they seem calm, polite, put together, confident. Yet, something about them gives an impression of sadness, weary endurance, or silent suffering.
What do I do in these situations. I can feel something is wrong. Sometimes I can see the stress or anxiety on the other person's face. How do you approach people like this?
I am tempted to start up a conversation, but very few people share their sorrows with a stranger. I can pray for them. This I do, but isn't there more I can do?
I can be nice to them, send them positive thoughts and energy. But I meet more of these people all the time. Let's face it, I was one of them not too long ago.
Sometimes when I was suffering in silence I wanted someone to stop and talk with me. I know my family wanted to talk with me, but with family, I just didn't want to share my thoughts. Why would I feel different if it was a friend or even a stranger.
What makes us the walking wounded, the silent sufferers. What makes us the people who see others suffering and do nothing because we don't know what to do.
So, if you are reading this and have some advice as to how to help people who are suffering in silence, please tell me.
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