You're not alone

I was telling a coworker that avoiding drama in my life feels like a full time occupation.  He's from the south and always has some hilarious expression that sounds ridiculous and funny and apt all at the same time.  In his deep southern drawl he said, "Ugh, don't feel like the lone ranger!"

Yes!  Nothing feels better than when you realize you are not alone, even if someone is coming from a totally different place and they aren't actually in the middle of all of your nonsense.

You don't have to be alone, as long as you open up and share with someone how you feel or what is going on.  Find a good friend that will listen.  Sometimes, just getting your thoughts out is enough.  If you are the person that is lending the ear, you don't have to offer up sage advice in response.  Just tell the person, "yep, that sucks, I'm so sorry."  And mean it!