I've spent the last few days counseling a kid whose world is crumbling down. I'm most certainly not a therapist but it's amazing what words can come out of your mouth when you really care. No training necessary, just some compassion, time and love.
A sweet, kind friend of mine gave birth three days ago and today I went to her house to meet the new little lady. Wow, I don't think I've seen a new mom so full of love as she held her newborn daughter yet at the same time so sure of herself. After all, her older son is four and she feels like a pro at this. It's a combo I haven't encountered before; brand new baby and a confident rock star mom.
Today, a person important to me got some challenging news. You never want to see someone you care about be down. There is only so much you can say, the rest is just being a supportive ear.
With all these emotions running high and low, I had a rough evening myself. Then out of nowhere, I was told "I got you, I'll take care of it." It was so simple. Yet so appreciated.
As I wrap up my ramble, remember you never know what kind of a day someone is having. See if you can "get them" too.
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