I agree and would like to emphasize the word "validation". It is less about "solving a problem" and more about "figuring out how to feel about the problem". V

I agree and would like to emphasize the word "validation". It is less about "solving a problem" and more about "figuring out how to feel about the problem". Validation can help reduce emotional turmoil, distill it into a calmer set of feelings. The feelings may still be strong. The situation may still suck. But at least you can be sure of how much it sucks - because someone else you respect, see's it as valid too.