Make a Meaningful Difference

Make a Meaningful Difference · Pathway 86

When compassion calls for action

Compassion can make another person's difficulty feel impossible to ignore. This pathway helps you choose support that respects their agency and your capacity.

When might this pathway help?You are moved by someone's struggle and want to respond without taking over.
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