Sometimes all you need to hear is “I feel you” or “I understand”. Short phrases that carry so much significance when you’re facing dark times or experiencing a soul-crushing season.

You’re desperate to hear those words from someone. Anyone. It would mean so much.

So you find yourself campaigning for your pain. Retelling your story, reliving it, rehashing it. Just to hear those balm-filled words so you know you have an ally in the valley.

But the results of an internal poll show your burden is just not the biggest issue in America right now. The pain that is pummeling you isn’t something that gets the masses fired up. It may feel like no one quite understands.

I don’t know what you may be going through at this time but you don’t have to campaign for me–you already have my vote. I stand behind you in support. And I want to see your hand raised in victory in the end–when you find healing and finally, the strength to move forward.