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YOU MATTER
You are more than just a statistic on a page, you are more than just your appearance, and you stand for something greater than yourself. There is so much going on in the world around us and it’s easy to get overwhelmed with the conflicts, injustices, and tragedies that exist. But we must remember that what we do matters. And it matters a lot because every person counts as a part of the solution to all of those problems. All it takes is one person to spark a change that can positively impact everyone around them.
“You don’t matter.”
It’s a phrase that’s probably echoed in your head more than I can imagine. Whether it was years of pain at the hands of bullies, the countless times people didn’t bother to listen to them, or just an overall feeling of insignificance, these words are often said by victims of overbearing criticism. It’s hard to know what happens when these words are uttered, but it never helps. That phrase will continue to hurt for as long as someone hears it. The damage can be undone with time and effort, but it’ll never completely go away until they start truly listening- until they pay attention and stop ignoring the person who matters.
There will be countless people in your life who will, without a doubt, make a difference. And you’ll want this person to know that they matter too. How do you tell them, though?
