Shrenik Shah, Asia Pacific Kindness and Leadership Awardee, Global Influencer, Mentor, and Keynote Speaker, shared a post on LinkedIn:
” ‘Everything happens for a reason.’
‘Stay positive.’
‘God gives pain only to the strong.’
People often say these things with good intentions.
But when someone is fighting cancer, grieving, terrified, or emotionally exhausted… toxic positivity can feel incredibly lonely.
Not every moment needs motivation.
Not every pain needs a silver lining.
Sometimes, the most healing words are simply:
‘I’m here.’
‘You don’t have to be strong right now.’
‘This is hard, and you’re allowed to feel it.’
As a cancer survivor, I’ve learned that presence matters more than perfect words.
If you know someone battling cancer or going through a difficult phase in life, don’t rush to fix their emotions.
Just sit beside them.
Listen to them.
Be human with them.
That alone can become hope.”
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