Be Kind

In light of the devastating news that I heard yesterday about Caroline Flack, I wanted to write a post about being kind.

When I heard about Caroline Flack's death, I was in disbelief and utter shock. I couldn't believe it was true. I don't or didn't ever know Caroline but she was someone who I came to admire. I watched her a lot on TV. I thought she was beautiful. I am fully aware she isn't perfect but is anyone?

I have been blown away by the number of heartfelt messages about her. I have spent a lot of today crying. Why? It may seem weird to get so upset over someone I don't know but maybe I can relate. I am almost the same age as her, I also suffer from anxiety and depression. I have been getting depressive thoughts too and I have had suicidal thoughts so I can understand that she thought there was no other way.

I don't have the same problems that she had. I do think she received a lot of negativity and abuse from people and the press. Sometimes people don't realise that their words hurt. Just because you don't think it is hurtful to you doesn't mean that it may not be hurtful to others. You don't know what someone is going through.

I think it is so much easier to be mean to someone to make yourself feel better but at what cost? We are all human and we all have feelings. Maybe think before you speak or type and think about how someone else might feel by what you say.

It is so important to be kind to others. Be there for others. Reach out and let them know that you are there for them no matter what.