Everyone has their own battles that they face each and every day. People battle mental illness, cancer, prejudice, bullying, family issues, etc. Each battle is hard in its own way. But at the end of the day, it’s a battle that no one should have to fight alone.

You never know what kind of battle someone may be fighting. That girl who gets bullied everyday might be fighting depression, wondering if she will ever be good enough, and who knows what else. The boy who doesn’t talk to anyone might be dealing with family issues at home. That mom who seems very on edge might be dealing with financial issues, or maybe her child is sick, or maybe she is going through a divorce.

The matter of the fact is that everyone has their own battles. But no one should have to fight alone. No one should have to face the stress, the anxiety, the challenges on their own.

Everyone should have those people that they know they can rely on. Everyone should have someone who can listen to them rant, someone who will let them cry on their shoulder, someone who can keep their mind off of the one thing that is upsetting them. Everyone deserves to find their person.

No matter how small the battle, no one should ever fight alone.

So the next time you want to say something rude, think about how it might affect that person. The next time you want to judge the person who looks like they have been through hell, think about what they might be going through.

Offer a helping hand. After all, we are only human. We aren’t invincible.