Meaning of the word "a trouble shared is a trouble halved" in English

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a trouble shared is a trouble halved

US /ə ˈtrʌb.əl ʃerd ɪz ə ˈtrʌb.əl ˈhævd/
UK /ə ˈtrʌb.əl ʃeəd ɪz ə ˈtrʌb.əl ˈhɑːvd/
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Idiom

if you tell someone about a problem, it is easier to deal with

Example:
I know you're stressed, but tell me what's wrong; a trouble shared is a trouble halved.
Talking to a therapist helped her realize that a trouble shared is a trouble halved.