Reading – How to Support a Partner Struggling with Depression
It can be hard to watch the person you love most in the world, and be unable to make it better. You may not be able to make it go away, but you can support them.
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“Do not be hostile or sarcastic when the person attempts to be responsive, but instead accept their responses as the best the person has to offer at that time.”
I think it’s fair to say that right now, most of us are dealing with some challenges. If ever there was a time to accept that replying to your text, or responding to a question you have might not be the foremost thing on someone’s mind, it’s now.
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She goes on to opine that very few people in the world can actually provide safety. It may seem like a damning statement, but I believe there’s a lot of truth to it as well. How many of us can sit with others’ stories? Honestly sit with it. Let them share it without having an uncomfortable response. Based on my experience, she is correct. There aren’t many people who can do that. I am glad I’ve had some in my life. I also know that makes me lucky. I strive to be that kind of person to others, even as I acknowledge that there are times when I fall short. I probably fall short more often than not.
RT @SurvivorNetwork: Reading – How to Support a Partner Struggling with Depression:… http://t.co/7lNFGcsJ9I
Where is the article?
It is linked from the blog post above.
I clicked on the link and nothing came up. I will try again.
RT @SurvivorNetwork: Reading – How to Support a Partner Struggling with Depression:… http://t.co/7lNFGcsJ9I
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