I've been wondering why is it that we read certain stories and anecdotes online that make us feel compelled to listen to what they have to say or make us feel like they have gone EXACTLY what we have been through.

Because the thing is, even though someone may have gone through the same experience as us they might not be able to articulate well enough to connect with others on an emotional level.

The other thing is, some stories are obviously more persuasive than others, even if the message is the same. Differentiation and language connectedness are both extremely impactful mechanisms of persuasion. I've noticed that I've sifted through hundreds of stories online about my own problems and despite some people logistically going through the same thing and having the same feelings, there's still a handful where I felt far more comfortable and intrigued by.

If you have any original thoughts or know of some resources that dive into the technicalities of making people feel heard I'd love to hear. Almost as if there were a formulaic process and breakdown of it.