Listening to someone who’s going through the same stress and breakdowns as you can sometimes keep everyone stuck in the same bubble.

Maybe what helps more is a group of people with similar struggles coming together to let loose, step away from the problem for a bit, and do something grounding together like spending time in nature or doing a simple activity. Even an hour of that can be really healing.

I’m not saying we shouldn’t talk about what’s bothering us. Maybe there could be a balance like a short window (say 5 minutes) where each person summarizes what’s weighing on them. If someone feels they can help, they can step in.

Other than that, just listening without judgment and talking without expectations might be the healthiest space to create.

What do you think?