However, others are not.
If you know someone that does suffer from pain and has been through trauma, please look through the mask from time to time to reach out & follow up, even if they say they are OK. We are experts at hiding pain, we have to. It's our way & societies way

I like to help people it takes my mind off my struggles.
Unfortunately, there are times when I simply can't ignore my body telling me to stop, slow down, rest.
It's these moments I find the hardest, and I am not alone.
I am lucky to have a wonderful support network around me....