I know. It’s just, the problem is I know how people use the word “valid.” If I know you would never call my issues and troubles invalid, calling them valid just seems patronizing.
Unfortunately, I could spin a chunk of the verbal support I receive as sort of patronizing regarding mental health. It can be reductive at times and I definitely get where you are coming from.
I know. It’s just, the problem is I know how people use the word “valid.” If I know you would never call my issues and troubles invalid, calling them valid just seems patronizing.
Unfortunately, I could spin a chunk of the verbal support I receive as sort of patronizing regarding mental health. It can be reductive at times and I definitely get where you are coming from.