“I don’t care.” “It’s ok.” “I’m fine.” “Whatever.” These phrases might sound indifferent, but they often mask deep pain. In her recent blog, Shannon Forsythe shares the story of a young girl whose father chose not to attend her graduation. Her response? “It’s fine. It’s ok. Whatever.” But behind those words were tears and heartbreak. * “I don’t care” is a survival strategy. It keeps the heart from hoping, from breaking. * “It’s ok” is said with a shaky voice, trying to make sense of loss that shouldn’t exist. * “I’m fine” is usually a lie—not because they’re trying to deceive anyone, but because saying how they really feel feels too risky. * “Whatever” is emotional fatigue. A quiet surrender. A final attempt to act like it doesn’t matter. Shannon draws a parallel to the man at the Pool of Bethesda (John 5), who waited 38 years for healing. Like many, he might have said, “Whatever,” after years of disappointment. Let’s remember: behind these phrases are stories of resilience and pain. Let’s listen, support, and offer compassion. Full blog link in bio #HopeForSurvivors Empathy #ListenToUnderstand #ShannonForsythe (fb)

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