Wow, thhis is really heavy even for an adukt of many DECADES. This truly moved me. I have too much of the hurt in me that I haven't faced ,but this single line has done a lot to help me. I needed this more than anything that someone has ever said to me. I changed it slightly "Isn't there enough hurt in MY world already?". I put out the barbs after suffering the slings and arrows of those who say they love me.
Thanks for the story so far.
Empathy blurring the line between self and another's emotional state.
Keep writing, Thanks