Can you hear them calling out? Asking for an ear, for you to listen and care. For you to help them. A lot of things are unspoken but can you notice the little things? The mewling of people calling out? People have problems. Tons and tons of problems. Most of the time they carry it alone. Their thinking is that: "What I'm carrying is a burden for me alone. Sharing it with others is a bitch. Sharing it with others will add my burden to theirs. Besides, who would care? No one notices anyway so why bother?" Sad but it's the truth. Everyone pretends to be strong. They have challeneges and shit to deal with but it's something they can deal with alone. But are they really strong? I'd say no. They aren't, they're mute. They can't open themselves enough to let other people in. Sure sharing would make you vulnerable. But so what? You'll never know what sharing your burdens will do to let your spirit up. It's not wrong or shameful to talk to other people about your problems. It's not wrong to go out and ask for help. Sure other people have their own shit to deal with but that doesn't mean they won't be willing to care for you. You just have to let them. I repeat. LET. THEM. Let them hear you out. Let them show their care for you. Let them listen to you even if it takes all night. Let them know your feelings, frustrations and anxieties. Let them in. Make them understand your woes. Cry out. Cry out and don't stop until it makes you feel better. I'm not promising it'd MAKE THINGS better. But it would MAKE YOU FEEL better. Unloading all your burdens, stress anxieties and fear, it would help you. You won't be weak. Or stupid. Or annoying. It's what makes you human. You're just a normal person with problems like everybody else. Don't be afraid to cry out. To those who actually take the time to stop and listen, I thank you on behalf of those who haven't been able to convey thanks. I just hope that you actually understand where they're coming from because not all who listen, understand. And to those who actually ask for help, I salute you. It's something so difficult but you're able to do so. Honestly, it's not something I've done in the past but I am trying. I hope everyone does too. On the other hand, those who are blind and deaf, open your eyes and ears. People out there, your friends, family or even someone you know, those people may be asking for help. Their cry may be as loud as an alarm or as silent as a cemetery. They are giving you a chance to do something. Even listening to their woes would help them. You just have to take the time to listen and listen well.