Dear Steve and Samantha,
People will salute the courage you displayed in the time of adversity when they’re faced with the same or a little below. Even though at first they downplayed the “quality” of the pains you had to deal with over a while. People are going through a lot even with beautiful appearances. Some beautiful shoes pinch too. Be empathetic and apply emotional intelligence where needed.
I fear people who downplay others struggles
Some people just like to compete for everything even down to competing for one’s struggle to show they’re more affected.