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Support System
Written by Nadiya A'qilah
Human beings are complex creatures. Though strongly independent, it is a fact that no one is truly self-sufficient, and everyone relies on the company and aid of others in order to thrive.
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Being someone who feels it’s a bother relying on a shoulder that’s not mine, I have always believed that I will not falter for as long as Allah is with me, I will be able to overcome any form of slump that comes my way. This very mindset got me through many challenges throughout my first year in Jordan, and so I went on savouring my solitude, thinking I was “doing it right”.
Fast forward to my second year studying abroad, that was when I experienced how much a difference having a support system – those I confide in, the ones that listen to and encourage me – makes, especially so considering my closest kin weren’t around.
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During that period, an unexpected incident occurred. It was something I had never imagined myself going through, which made it a lot more difficult to cope with. I could not bring myself to get out of bed and attend classes. On days I was more in control of my emotions, I did go to school but had to consciously force myself to focus. It came to a point where I could feel it affecting my studies. And that’s when I realized I had to snap out of it and start seeking comfort from a listening ear. Turns out, that was exactly what I needed all along.
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As cliché as it sounds, trust me when I say this. Even when it feels like the world is against you, just one person holding your hand while telling you that “it will be okay”, is really all it takes to help you get through it.
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While receiving care from others, don’t forget to be that person for your loved ones too!
Posted on: 5/8/2022