Behavior is often interpreted without context.
Irritability, withdrawal, defensiveness, or inconsistency are frequently judged as character flaws rather than signals of internal strain.
Recognizing unseen struggles does not mean tolerating harmful behavior.
It means pausing before personalizing actions that may have little to do with you.
Compassion grows when interpretation becomes flexible.
This perspective reduces reactivity and allows for more measured responses.
The message is that behavior often reflects strain rather than character.