After hearing about my friend, my own day feels small.
When I get home after hearing my friend is doing well, I keep thinking about it, even after my family has gone to sleep.
Scenes
- My friend's story follows me home — Even after I get home from hearing that my friend is doing well these days, the news comes back to me when I'm awake alone after my family has gone to sleep.
- Only one side of the story remains — I can clearly remember that my friend is doing well, but I don't see all the other days they've been through.
- Comparison starts by cropping things — When I compare someone else's good news with my whole day, it seems like only my side is full of shortcomings.
- Keep one moment from my day, too — If my friend's story comes back to me tonight, I can also think of one moment from my day that felt okay.
- You don't have to see it all at once — Even on days when comparison starts again after hearing how a friend is doing, there are still moments in my day I haven't seen yet.
Stories by Dalbit
- Dalbit
- When I close the door after work, I can’t think of anyone to reach out to.
- When a notification comes in, my shoulders tense up first.
- On payday, I want to ask how you are first
- When I think of my child’s report card, I end up grading myself too.
- Even in the salon mirror, the silence between me and my husband follows me.
- Folding laundry, I start worrying about my child again
- In the family chat, it’s always Mom who speaks
- When the elevator doors close, I want a moment alone.