11/26/2025
When you suffer because of something and express it, you’re labeled as “being dramatic.” It wasn’t always like this; there used to be people who understood and felt your pain. But as the system pushes people toward individualism and traps them in their own worlds, instead of healing connections, we started building rigid walls between us.
The idea that “someone else’s pain shouldn’t affect me” created the concept of drama. Saying “I don’t like drama” can actually mean refusing to see or acknowledge emotions and suffering. That’s why, especially in the Western world, people suppress their feelings; they try to spread joy even when they’re hurting inside just to avoid creating “drama.” This leads to superficial relationships filled with fake happiness. And this is one of the reasons ma*****na use is so widespread in the U.S.—people’s pain and emotions are invalidated. The CBT approach also reinforces this, pushing us to solve everything through logic. But logic can’t heal the heart.
The greatest kindness you can offer yourself is to see your pain, recognize it, and allow yourself to feel it. Let go of the small white lies like “My childhood was perfect,” “I had wonderful parents,” or “My relationship is great,” and gently whisper the truth to yourself.
A heart is best healed by the one who owns it. Never forget this: this pain will pass too, as long as you allow it to.