Afflicted Quote by Harvey Pekar
“It makes you feel good to know that there's other people afflicted like you.”
About This Quote
Source Graphic Novel: American Splendor, Harvey Pekar, 1976
Finding others share your affliction eases loneliness and validates your experience.
In simple terms: Shared suffering eases loneliness.
Key Takeaway
Seek community with similar struggles.
Themes
solidarity
empathy
validation
Mood
comforting
hopeful
Type
social
inspirational
When to use this quote
- support groups
- online forums
- patient advocacy
Key Concepts
shared experience
mental health
Questions to Reflect On
- Who can you reach out to for support?
- What does shared experience teach you about yourself?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone will relate to your specific pain.
![“Every writer since the beginning of time, just like other people, has been afflicted by what [a] friend of mine calls "the fleas of life"-you know, colds, hangovers, bills, sprained ankles and little nuisances of one sort or another.” quote by William Styron](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ecc/william-styron-3859_afflicted_every-writer-since-the-beginning-of-time_83391.jpg)
