pity party

The words "pity party" have come up in my conversations three times this week.  This is what I think about pity parties -

They're okay.  It's always okay to mourn loss, grieve, be sad about something, as long as it doesn't consume your life.

Just because you're sad about something doesn't mean you don't appreciate blessings and know that you're fortunate.

Accept help during pity parties - accept love, compliments, help, encouragement.  Don't feel like you don't deserve it.

The pity party must come to an end, and be left in the past.  Another one will likely come, & that's okay.  If you need to lean on family & friends, lean on family & friends.

When you see somebody having a pity party, reach out to them.  It may seem annoying or burdensome, but I promise, that person is grateful you reached out.

hu·man·i·ty

(h)yo͞oˈmanitē/

noun

1. 1.

   the human race; human beings collectively.

   "appalling crimes against humanity"

   synonyms:

   humankind, mankind, man, people, human beings, humans, the human race, mortals; More
2. 2.

   humaneness; benevolence.

   "he praised them for their standards of humanity, care, and dignity"