Stay strong I Don't like that phrase "Stay strong!" It is so over-rated because it is used for every situation. If you lose a loved one, you are on the verge of a mental breakdown or feeling depressed that's the first thing out of everybody's mouth. Here is a scenario of how I mentally respond... Me: I don't wanna be bothered today my dad's not doing Well! Random person: Be strong honey he will pull through! Me: bitch how the fuck you know? You there with him? Are you his doctor? Do you know something I don't know? But no matter the situation I always end up saying " Thanks I appreciate it! You never wanna be rude to someone who is trying to be as sympathetic as they can be without feeling soft, corny or stupid. I want to ask people all the time "How strong do I have to be? Can I break just once? Nobody expects you to break, fold or disappear no matter how much it hurts you. Granted we all have to keep going just to survive but why I can't use my PTO without somebody being negative? There is always one person waiting on your downfall and that phrase "Stay strong!" Will not help you reveal the truth. They are common and expected so there is no sympathy in it at all to me.