@dariusryankadem: When did you first feel truly seen or understood by an adult and what was it about that moment that mad it stand out?

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noiu_is_here
Noiu :
I don't think I ever felt that honestly
2026-01-03 22:56:37
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mekenpro
mekenpro :
When I got a bad grade on home assignment in 3-4 grade and my mom said I know that you did you home work and you know the subject. Don’t let teachers and grades feel that you are less than someone
2026-01-03 20:26:33
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prince_vib3
Caine👑||COMMISSIONS OPEN|| :
the main moment I can remember at least was in high school my junior year- I was taking pre-calculus and at the beginning of the year I expressed to my teacher that I was really worried about taking this class because when I had taken geometry in my freshman year I had almost failed that class and I had struggled to understand the material (didnt help that my freshman year was when covid started and the geometry teacher I had had a strange teaching style that didnt work for me) - my pre-calculus teacher actually paid attention to my worries- and when I did do well in her class and got straight As because her teaching style was so engaging (it was the first time I had ever looked forward to a math class) she took note of that- and in my high school teachers could elect one of their students to be the "student of the month" and during my last month of that class she announced to our class that she was going to nominate me because she remembered I had been so worried about taking her class and I had done phenomenal with all my work. it meant the world to me that she had remembered me saying that at the beginning of the school year because growing up it felt like adults didnt really listen or pay attention to anything I said or felt- I didnt win student of the month but that didnt matter to me, I was just happy she thought of me. i dont remember a lot of my teachers but I will always remember her.
2026-01-18 21:55:19
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bigboybigboybigboy1
🙀 :
my dad stood up for me after someone in my family said a mean comment abt me in front of everyone
2026-01-18 10:09:47
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growwithchrisc
growwithchrisc :
when I started therapy. they told me what I was really feeling without repeating everything and understood all my feelings. felt like that was the first time someone actually listened to me
2026-01-03 20:25:36
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orchards_intertwined
78 :
When I needed to confront them about something embarrassing but instead of reacting with contempt like I expected, they reassured me and reinforced the importance of openly talking about it. Self regulating their reaction in that moment, controlling their anger, and instead directing it towards making sure I felt heard still sticks to me to this day.
2026-01-03 23:33:34
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ladydasbatatas
Lady Das Batatas :
when i was like 6 to 8 i had an aunt that used to gift all the children with books, when she asked me what book I wanted, i told her i wanted something about biology and instead of giving me a simple animals book, she gave me a real educational book that gave me a lot of information i was craving i felt like she was the first adult that understood my interests
2026-01-19 16:01:40
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ghoste.girlx
Sophie Mitchy 🦋 :
my year 8 maths teacher. the way she spoke about my mathematical abilities was totally different than anyone in the past. I said I won't do the work because I already know how to do it, she said "I know you do. I'd like you to show me how well you can do it, just so I don't have to keep an eye on you. maybe do something harder that no one else is doing". that lit a fire in me that I still have at 18 years old
2026-01-19 22:10:32
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chocodec
ChocoDec |👁️📼| |⭕| :
I don't remember much about my childhood, but I think it's when my grandma always listened to me talking about anything I had on my mind. She didn't really understand what I was talking about, but she still did listen and she was really interested. She didn't push me aside, almost never said I was too loud (only when I was playing Minecraft with my classmate. I still have no clue how loud I was), and she never said my emotions were too much. That's something I didn't get from my parents or older sister. (And I wrote some really bad poetry about that back in the 7th grade) No wonder I wouldn't wanna go home for weeks lol Not so long ago she told me I taught her how to play chess btw. I love her really really really much And I'm sobbing rn
2026-01-03 20:36:16
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uratemims
Mimi :
I just need to know what you focused on in therapy to get to this level
2026-01-18 19:25:26
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jasonfocer
jason focer :
when my second petty officer asked me "why are you here?"
2026-01-19 02:06:09
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addii.._1
•Addii• ⚠️ :
When my principal did an Career interview and I told him my problem of choosing on what I want(animation) or something that could benefit me(psychology and my mom wants me to), I wanted to pursue animation but I also like psychology but not much as a career, he told me that he too was also in the same situation where he studied biology because it was part of his interest but he wasn’t happy with the career so he choose to be a teacher and he loved doing it more than being a biologist, he encouraged me to take animation courses because that’s what I see myself more to be in the future :3
2026-01-04 03:18:01
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melisssa.mahoney
melisssa.mahoney :
in the 9th grade, my highschool guidance counsellor visited me in hospital to ask me how he could make my transition back to school easier, it’s been over 7 years since ive seen him last and i just applied for my masters in counselling hoping to be the same comfort to struggling youth :))))))
2026-01-21 20:30:18
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coopdog432
coopdog432 :
My misses dad when I was 18 I first came over we sat down and chatted about work and life and he offered me a beer
2026-01-19 14:10:45
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snorfus8
The Snorf :
When I talked to my professor about my accommodation letter, and that I would need a little help.(extra time on exams and the permission to record his lectures to use as notes)
2026-01-18 20:43:18
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manidamosiko
🌞MANIDA🌞 :
When I do good things.
2026-01-04 12:08:20
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ellefinding_the_way
Elle💜✝️🙏 :
I'm still waiting to be seen and understood. I am 38.
2026-01-18 13:10:54
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harisxhk27
Haris Xheikh :
I am 20 now and That hasn't happened yet. 🥺
2026-01-18 16:09:40
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caseofengouement
E(ira) :
Uhh… never? Lol
2026-03-08 19:10:59
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imlamea
A :
Talking to and holding a conversation with my dad, I asked him and spoke about inner feelings and we connected
2026-01-19 22:21:19
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eriks_24
ErikDawson :
My counselor in high school. She wasn't perfect, but she wanted to make me feel seen and appreciated for who I was. I have never felt so safe, neither before or since.
2026-03-06 04:13:09
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tommy__77__
Tommy :
when my father made me like mum
2026-02-19 00:59:21
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vikysya_91
Виктория :
as a child - when auntie actually paid attention and showed me how to do the skill. I would learn more from her than my own family.
2026-01-31 10:54:00
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molnmal
daggmmmask :
understood? probably never. strange child, strange adult. but seen... grade school teachers did a lot. expressing their understanding of my struggles and proficiencies, even if they didn't have much resources to accommodate. trusting with responsibilities. getting to know the class and showing personal care about us as individuals. and asking for music recs in the higher grades! also my youth choir teacher complimenting my strong alto capabilities 😁
2026-03-10 14:29:14
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mjauwish
kattenblatten :
Making them understand. The fact that you had to activly pursue it was very irritating.
2026-01-18 21:10:30
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