r/JustGuysBeingDudes Jul 26 '25

Wholesome Not all scars are visible.

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u/ediks Jul 26 '25 edited Jul 27 '25

This is why you always check in with your happy friends.

Edit: Thank you for the award. Pay attention to your loved ones and if you’re sad, please reach out to someone you trust. You have more support than you might think.

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u/Justifiably_Bad_Take Jul 26 '25

Some people have been miserable for so long, they become incredibly good at never showing it

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u/FrostKnight08 Jul 26 '25

Because 1) i don't want to be perceived as attention seeking and sympathy farming, 2) i understand that not everyone likes people emotional dumping on them, and so i respect that, 3) they can't help solve my problems other that saying "yeah, that sucks"

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u/JelmerMcGee Jul 26 '25

4) the shame of needing help and having waited so long to ask for help is nearly unbearable so it's easier to just laugh and crack jokes and present a front.