I wouldn't generalize this to all people, as we often don't owe strangers any explanations.

However, I do wish people could understand that my way of caring and showing empathy is different. I may love from a distance and fear rejection, but I still face it.

I wish people knew that their words can hurt me, but I choose to let go, not allowing their words to affect me.

I wish people openly expressed their love more often, and I wish I did the same.

Like many Africans, we were raised to experience love through actions. My mother showed her love by taking care of me, providing food, clothing, and ensuring that I never lacked anything.

At times, watching Hollywood movies, we saw how different cultures expressed love to their children. This led us to question our parents' love. However, we soon realized that our culture favors actions over verbal expressions of affection.

In Africa, love is often seen more as an action word. They show you love, you feel it and appreciate it, even though you might never hear them say "I love you, my child" directly.

My parents love language is act of service?

What’s your parent’s love language?

Would you crossed the globe for a stranger?