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Brandi Surrage :
Listen to The Shore by Matt McClure- fully saved me over and over again when I was drowning
2026-07-11 03:51:22
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Queen Leo :
I'm embarrassed to actually admit how I'm barely hanging by a thread
2026-08-01 06:47:06
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NoDeadlineOnTheUpgrade :
To be honest… I’m not sure they’ll hear you even if you speak.. I know they haven’t me
2026-07-11 07:32:10
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shenk.xis :
This is one of the hardest parts about emotional overwhelm. People ask, “What do you need?” because they genuinely want to help, but sometimes the person struggling doesn’t know how to answer. When your mind and nervous system are using everything they have just to make it through the day, finding the words can feel impossible. I also think it’s important to recognize that being unable to explain what you need doesn’t mean you don’t deserve support. Sometimes, the first step isn’t having the perfect answer; it’s simply being able to say, “I’m overwhelmed, and I don’t know what I need right now.” That’s still communication, and it’s often enough for the people who care about you to stay present instead of assuming you want to be left alone. The “underwater” analogy also reminds us of something else. When someone is drowning, we don’t expect them to give a detailed explanation of how to save them. We recognize that they’re in survival mode. Emotional overwhelm can work the same way. The goal isn’t to force perfect communication in the middle of the storm; it’s to create enough safety that the storm eventually settles and words can return. For the people on the outside, this is a reminder that asking “What do you need?” is kind, but sometimes a struggling person can’t answer that question. Sometimes, they need someone to sit with them, check in consistently, help with one small task, or simply remind them they don’t have to carry everything alone. Support isn’t always about having the perfect solution; sometimes, it’s about reducing the weight long enough for someone to come up for air. Needing help doesn’t make you weak and not having the words doesn’t mean your pain isn’t real. Sometimes, the most honest sentence a person can say is, “I don’t know how to explain it, but I’m struggling.” That can be the beginning of letting someone in before the weight becomes too much.
2026-07-10 20:15:09
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Deb :
today, this is me today. I am trying so hard not to cry at work.
2026-10-05 17:54:03
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Ashley Howell :
Are you close to Springfield mo? We don’t have to talk, if you don’t want to, but I can come over and help with laundry or household chores or just sit in silence with you.
2026-07-14 15:44:05
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JustJenn :
Whew I’ve been there… just keep treading water…take a rest and float on your back for a minute if you need to… that’s not quitting, that’s self preservation 😘
2026-06-18 22:46:51
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Tides, Tails and Travels :
When I felt like drowning was probably gonna be the end. I knew I didn’t want to drown. And I realize that the only person that could save me was me. And it was the loneliest fight of my entire life. But take it minute by minute or hour by hour. There are resources that can help if you don’t have anybody else. Honestly, I was so exhausted that I didn’t even wanna talk about it and I don’t think I would’ve taken help. After a little while, I realized I was making it day by day and then I felt like I could think about what a week looked like and then it was a month. But if you have help sometimes you just need to sleep. You just need somebody to help with the kids for an hour or 2. Maybe you need somebody to go to the grocery store with you. Or somebody just come sit watch movies you and you don’t have to talk about it. Figure out what is pulling you under the water and then you can start to figure out how to get free of it. Sending big hugs.
2026-07-11 00:01:00
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Blu77 :
You’re underwater because your enemies can’t swim, you will survive
2026-07-17 05:02:54
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roamandreturn :
I can just imagine myself in that car with you, pulling you to the surface. It’s ok. You aren’t alone. There is air up there, not too far, it’s within reach. Feel free to message, I’m here for ya.
2026-07-20 05:23:29
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CuratedbyKim :
Don’t quit , just keep swimming! Or doggy paddle it you have to ! Or just relax and float til you can catch your breath . Sometimes you have to just fight for yourself if no one else will help you have to be your own best friend ! I’ve been there . Sometimes just barely making it is ok . Just don’t quit 😉
2026-07-13 17:15:23
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meganbowen811 :
Baby girl you are not alone..🫶🏼 better days WILL come.
2026-07-14 05:21:16
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Tex1976 :
Underwater is where I became a better listener. The silence will tell you what you need to know, it did me at least! Trust the process!
2026-07-14 00:05:57
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Fishmaster30 :
Idk how tiktok knows when someone needs to see this video and the positive amazing people in the comment section being loving and supportive but wow this video instantly hit me because almost word for word literally same exact feeling . 💔
2026-07-12 22:20:33
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Ginger ☕🫶🏼💜 :
Hugs! Felt this to my core
2026-07-10 21:24:53
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Konnie :
Going thru the same, sending a prayer your way!!!
2026-07-10 21:35:58
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Carrie :
at this point my advice would be to ask someone to sit with you not talk, not ask, not fix it, just hold space for you while you breathe one breath at a time. Just get through one moment at a time
2026-07-11 03:19:37
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Mitzy :
I feel you. Ive been on the sea floor for years hanging with spongebob and its a shitty way to live. Lets do something about it
2026-07-15 18:26:09
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Deirdre Harvey :
if they know you are in need, you shouldn't have to ask for it.
2026-07-11 19:39:43
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SassyMommy 🌿✨️🆘️🇺🇸📣✊️⚖️ :
I feel this..its so hard..
2026-06-19 01:50:40
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🦉𝓑𝓻𝓲𝓽𝓽𝓪𝓷𝔂🐮 :
speak to God and pray 🙏 ill be praying for you. I've been there and it shall pass i promise. Never give up ❤️
2026-07-21 12:27:55
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Jessica Brooks :
Why does this make so much sense
2026-07-18 14:12:53
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💜 :
100% you are not alone
2026-07-10 23:44:24
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Anna Banana 🍌 :
I feel this every day of my life! I'm there with you! ❤️🙏
2026-07-14 15:42:38
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DulceMar♡🐚🦋 :
I promise it gets better🩷 one day at a time gorgeous🌸🫶🏽
2026-06-18 21:23:21
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