By Sharon Begley — 2020
Feeling empathy for others’ pain is innately human, but it can be stretched too thin. Here’s why we get numbed to horrific events—and how to preserve our tenderness and our desire to help.
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Some simple steps and a change in thinking can help lessen the load of caregiving. Pick what feels right to you.
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