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Build Stronger Relationships · Pathway 103

When a friend is hurting and you do not know what to say

A friend's pain can create pressure to find the perfect words or solve a problem you cannot solve. This pathway helps you listen, acknowledge what you hear and ask what kind of support would help.

When might this pathway help?Someone has shared something painful and you are afraid of saying the wrong thing or not doing enough.
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