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What Those with Chronic Pain or Illness DON’T Want to Hear

By Toni Bernhard — 2012

I've written this piece partly because I hope it will make those of us with health difficulties feel less alone and partly because I hope it will help others understand how to communicate with us better. With that in mind, I hope you'll find it helpful. Each of the following comments has been made to me at least once since I became ill in 2001.

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What to Say to Someone Who’s Very Sick

Expert advice on finding the right words, listening well, and getting specific about offers of help.

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Hallie Levine
2018
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How to Help Someone in an Abusive Relationship

The best strategies for helping loved ones in abusive intimate relationships.

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Shawn M. Burn Ph.D.
2015
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7 Helpful Things to Say to Someone in an Abusive Relationship—And 3 to Avoid

Domestic violence counselors and a survivor share what you can say to get closer to this goal, plus some sentiments to avoid.

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Carolyn L. Todd
2019
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Lean on Me

How to support a friend who’s been laid off.

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Heather Schwedel
2019
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10 Ways to Help Someone Going Through a Divorce

There are some things that you can do and say that will support your loved one’s healing process.

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Jackie Pilossoph
2016
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Don’t Say These Things to Your Friend Going Through a Divorce

People going through divorce are bound to feel a world of emotions—sometimes all within 10 minutes—and a good friend listens to them and validates their feelings with empathy, not pity.

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Rachel Walker
2017
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How to Support a Friend Through a Tough Divorce or Separation

Supporting a friend through divorce is never easy. Here are 5 things to consider when helping a friend go through the trials and tribulations of divorce.

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Bronte Price
2019
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How to Support a Friend Going Through a Divorce

Show up, and keep showing up. Pizza helps, too.

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Korin Miller
2020
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Ways to Help a Friend Survive a Job Search

Writer Amy Baker found herself without a job, but through the gifts she received, she got back to work. Here, gestures you can offer to help a friend or family member in a similar situation.

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Amy Baker
2009
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Offering Help (Carefully) to Jobless Friends

Navigating a relationship with someone dealing with unemployment can be tricky. Here, some sage advice on how to approach the subject, and the things you can do that are productive for them during their search.

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Phyllis Korkki
2011
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