IMG_6283Sometimes it helps to vent our frustrations with something. It can feel refreshing and freeing after the venting has been done. But I think it’s more about the people being there to listen. We need someone to vent towards, to hear our frustrations. We need the companionship that says we will be okay.

Who is it in your life that you can vent to and feel better? Are you the one they come to when they need to vent?

This week, think about those people in your life and pay attention when they need to vent and return the favor sometime.

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