Wikipedia:Reference desk/Archives/Language/2021 January 25

= January 25 =

The meanings of these phrases
I want to know the meaning of the phrases, "You are not alone" and "You're not alone". I have seen it being associated with crisis lines, twelfth-step programs, and mental health services. What does the phrases literally mean? Does it mean there is a network of peers who are laypersons (non-professionals) and licensed mental health professionals supporting an individual during a difficult situation? 47.145.113.238 (talk) 12:44, 25 January 2021 (UTC)
 * It means that whatever ailment you're suffering, you're not the only one suffering that ailment. ←Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? carrots→ 12:46, 25 January 2021 (UTC)
 * It means both. No, you are not the only one feeling this way. And, yes, there are people here who can help you. --Khajidha (talk) 17:52, 25 January 2021 (UTC)
 * Especially if some of the professionals have conquered the same ailments within themselves. I think of "you're not alone" as close kin to "we're all in this together". ←Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? carrots→ 21:44, 25 January 2021 (UTC)
 * Subtly different from "we're all in the same boat". --  Jack of Oz   [pleasantries]  07:11, 27 January 2021 (UTC)
 * It means "be assured that there is someone you can talk to and you don't have to face the issue alone". Bus stop (talk) 17:59, 28 January 2021 (UTC)