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How Do You Serve a Friend in Despair?
Those who had a caring network of friends were SIGNIFICANTLY (like, 50 billion times) more cheerful, accepting, thankful, and at peace than those who didn’t have connections outside of family.
The line from It’s a Wonderful Life rang in my ears whenever I’d find more evidence for this theory: “Remember no man is a failure who has fr
... See moreMari Andrew • 5 life lessons from the ICU
LPT: If your friend is grieving, small acts mean more than ‘let me know what I can do.’
submitted 6 days ago by whaddup_shawty
Unfortunately, I learned this the hard way but the usual platitudes of ‘let me know what I can do,’ ‘I can’t imagine,’ etc are not impactful.
A small act of texting that you’re thinking of them, dropping off a card, or invitin... See more
submitted 6 days ago by whaddup_shawty
Unfortunately, I learned this the hard way but the usual platitudes of ‘let me know what I can do,’ ‘I can’t imagine,’ etc are not impactful.
A small act of texting that you’re thinking of them, dropping off a card, or invitin... See more
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When others approach her and ask how they can help family and friends in situations similar to hers, she always answers with the same response: Listen to them, ask good questions, never judge, and never advise. These are the key principles to being an empathetic witness.
Benjamin Hardy • Personality Isn't Permanent
This kind of illness can either bring you together, or it can tear you apart. Now more than ever, you have to be there for each other. I don’t want either of you staying up all night at the bedside or never leaving the hospital. Okay?”