its helpful 90% of the time knowing someone else has made it through what you currently are going through.
Explanation:
knowing you aren't alone in a situation is probably the most calming thing. you could have a mid-life crisis and simply knowing someone close to you has gone through something similar, and managed to get through it, is soothing for the mind and the soul. it helps us by realizing we can make it even if it feels like we hit rock bottom. their words can help us lift ourselves out of the hole and provide us with information we need to move forward and prosper.
