We always say we're fine. Don't we.

Especially when we aren't.

I notice that the worse things are, the less I talk, and before you know it, I've not been talking for months, or ... .years.

Beyond saying.... "I'm Fine."

The past few years especially, I have become more and more condensed in how I speak to people, or what I am willing to share.

So - I've started doing a daily doodle instead. In some ways it feels easier.

I think for many of us sharing our feelings becomes a burden to others in our mind. I constantly have to remind myself :When a friend tells you their problem, do you feel burdened?

or do you want to help?" Many days I ignore that, but I'm trying to do better with close people instead of just fine.

These are great doodles btw

Yes, I agree - and I think its hard to judge when we can let down the wall a bit and let people in more. Too many people think by saying they ARENT fine, that they are appearing to be weak, but I dont think

any of us listen to the issues our friends have and think that.

We don't and that means chances are others aren't doing that to us, but it's so hard to shut that little voice up that was, What if?