Support is not the same for everyone

Norma Besniard

Sep 2

1 min read

I learned that having people around you does not always mean that you feel supported.

Someone may have family or friends nearby but still feel alone during recovery. Another person may have only a few people helping them but feel very supported by them.

This made me understand why researchers sometimes measure perceived social support. What matters is not only how much help someone receives, but also how supported they actually feel.

I found this interesting because feelings are difficult to see from the outside, but they can still affect someone's experience of recovery.

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