Normalize asking people if they just want to be listened to, or if they would like convo/feedback. Also, normalize letting people know ahead *if possible*.

People communicate differently & no one can read minds, clarifying info helps produce the best supportive experiences. https://twitter.com/fxckingVALID/status/1291031641369051136
(eyes roll all the way to the back of my head)
Like, it's really fine to just say "hey, thanks, but I really just need someone to listen right now"

In spaces that you can, it is beneficial to all parties to help people to know what you need by communicating what that is.

Expecting mind reading will just get you upset.
It's also an act of love to recognize when someone may not be able to give you what it is that to you need, & to not expect that they should while finding other ways to get that need met.
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