When someone approaches us, we often feel the need to help. We do not want to see others in pain, especially those closest to us, so we move in to help. Leading with helping is understandable since we are taught to help and problem-solve from an early age. However, it...
Have you felt upset and shared it with a friend or a family member who responded, “in a hundred years, who will care?” Did you feel heard? Did it feel like they were empathetic to your emotions? Often, responses are meant to be helpful, but they can be dismissive. “In...
