If your parents are Gloomy Orange🍊🐷...

How can you support them, so they don’t have to carry it all alone?

👀 You might notice things like:

  • They don’t say much, but if you look closely, you’ll see they seem down or emotionally drained
  • Something clearly affected them, yet they brush it off with: “It’s nothing, just forget it.”
  • When misunderstood or ignored, they retreat quietly instead of getting angry
  • Sometimes, a careless remark from you makes them go silent — not in anger, but in quiet sadness

These are classic signs of a Gloomy Orange–type parent 🍊🐷

They tend to shrink themselves and avoid being a “burden,”

but inside, they might be holding a lot of unspoken hurt.

🧠 What might be going on inside them:

“If I say it, it’ll only annoy others — might as well keep it in.”

“I don’t want to cause trouble. It’s easier to just swallow it.”

“I just wish someone could see that I get sad too.”

“I’d rather endure it than make you worry.”

✅ So how can I support them?

1️⃣ Don’t just hear their words — look for the emotion behind them

When they say:

“It’s fine — just the usual stuff.”

Don’t stop at face value. Gently respond with:

“Even though you said it’s nothing, I feel like you might be upset.

If you ever feel like talking, I’m here and I’d love to listen.”

✅ For Gloomy Orange parents, just knowing you noticed their inner world is already deeply comforting.

2️⃣ Let them know: “It’s okay to talk — you deserve to be heard”

Say things like:

“It’s totally okay to talk about it — I won’t think you’re being a bother.”

“I want to hear all your feelings — not just when you’re doing fine.”

✅ These words help them realize: they don’t have to carry so much alone.

3️⃣ Don’t pressure them to speak — just stay close

If they’re sitting in silence, you can:

  • Watch TV quietly together
  • Make tea or a little snack nearby
  • Leave a small note: “I’m right here. Whenever you want to talk, I’m ready.”

✅ Sometimes, quiet presence is more powerful than forcing words.

4️⃣ Gently counter their self-doubt with affirming words

When they say things like:

“I don’t even know if I’m helping…”

You can reply:

“Just being here with me is already the greatest support.”

“You’ve done so well — your presence means the world to me.”

✅ Gloomy Orange parents need to hear: They don’t have to be perfect to be deeply loved.

5️⃣ Express appreciation before they ask for it

Say something like:

“Thank you for always being there for me — I see it, truly.”

“Your quiet care isn’t taken for granted — I treasure you so much.”

✅ Rather than waiting for them to open up, your proactive gratitude is the most healing gift.

🍊 What Gloomy Orange parents wish you knew:

“It’s not that I don’t feel pain — I just don’t want you to carry it.”

“It’s not that I’m numb — I just don’t know how to say it.”

“If you can be patient and listen, I’ll slowly start trusting… and slowly start healing.”

💬 You can say to them:

“Whether you’re happy or not, I want to know — because you matter so much to me.”

“You don’t always have to be strong — I’ll walk with you.”

“You don’t need to keep saying ‘I’m fine’ — I’ll be here, always ready to listen.”