There are people who talk, and with every word they speak, you can just feel the ignorance and shallow thinking spilling out. Sometimes, I need to stop them mid-sentence to point out their cognitive bias because it’s just painful.
Someone who’s suicidal isn’t weak, and trust me, it’s not the first thought that crossed their mind. Biologically, the desire to end it contradicts the natural instincts we have from our pituitary gland.
Someone with an addiction doesn’t lack willpower. Someone who’s overweight isn’t lazy or aimless. Someone who’s socially isolated isn’t scared.
Open your eyes. The world isn’t as shallow as you see it.
You don’t have the right to judge people and their situations.
You’re looking at it all from your own perspective, and thank God, you’re healthy. You don’t realize that the brain is wired differently in these situations. Planning, motivating yourself, making solid decisions to stay strong and keep going? It’s not always the answer.
I’m not saying you should understand it. Because no matter how hard you try, you can’t. You haven’t tasted that pain. You haven’t lived it, so you can’t expect to fully get it. But before you speak, taste it first. The person in front of you might have the same traits you’re casually judging while sipping your coffee.