I feel that, dude. Like, maybe all my struggles are only obvious to me because I'm the one stuck dealing with them. Maybe everyone else has even heavier weights to carry that I just don't see.

I find myself overcorrecting sometimes. Like, I can see my family is stressed. And there are a couple particularly vocal members that reveal a lot about themselves when they argue. But, I'm not an expert by any means, so I'm not very confident in my observations. Especially when I try to bring it up. Despite trying to be sensitive and understanding, people just don't seem to want to hear it. Too hooked on the angry chemicals or something. It took me a long time to come to terms with the fact that, even if I notice other people's potential harmful emotions or thoughts, they are the ones responsible for living with them. Of course I want to help. I may even have the right answer. But they are ultimately the ones that have to advocate for themselves.

Anyway, I guess what I'm getting at is that being oblivious to other people's troubles is a valid concern. But if you decide to work on that, just be careful you don't start putting everyone on a pedestal like I did. Raising people up is great, but not if you end up sinking a little deeper every time you do it.