For whatever reason, just telling someone makes us feel a little less desolate.
We want to know that we are not alone.
We don’t want someone to fix our sadness.
For the most part, people genuinely want to help.
They don’t want to see yousuffering.
Do not force them to move on too soon.
Very few of us are capable of jumping right in and objectively looking at our painful situations.
Before we can listen to advice or even hear that everything will be OK, we must be acknowledged.
Simply hearing someone say, “I understand” can mean so much to a person who’s suffering.
The list included here contains all-too-common responses someone might give in the face of someone’s suffering or conflict.
Chances are you’ve heard them, or have even said them, before.
Here are some compassionate responses, instead.
People need space to feel their emotions, and it is a vital part of moving forward.
