Empathetic Listening vs Problem Solving

I managed the basin

So all good thanks

I'm pacing myself LOL 😆

How're you feeling today?

Better I hope lovely 💖

Up to anything?

@Taali

No it's not just you

It's the site

BUT we will overcome!

Take care 🙂 @Taali

@PeppyPatti hello lovely how are you? I’ve been thinking if you? Missed you. How have you been?

@Wintersweet Hello how are you? Thesw really resonate with me very much. I’ve found people sitting with me with the discomfort. Asking me to talk with then ghosting. And offering love and understanding.

Dearest @Cuddlebear

thankyou iv had a thought that this is going to be my look when I get my act together

however @Cuddlebear - iv worn overalls for years and I’m about 40 years older than this model and my wrinkles are a bit more -

@SmilingGecko and I are look on the computer and say oooh ….

Nup @PeppyPatti Not just you

@Taali @Bunniekins @SmilingGecko @Radar

@Wintersweet Fantastic thread discussion. Thank you. Of course we are all 'a work in progress', and learning to witness or connect with each other can be a challenge.

I studied counselling etc a while ago, and keep trying to be real, heal, and reach out.

@Radder

Agreed, and I have known all of this for years. It’s just something I am continuing to work on that I thought might be validating to people on here who have experienced people rushing too quickly to giving advice when what they needed was someone to hear them. I think the other thing that stood out to me was the reminder that it’s ok to ask someone what they want and I don’t have to guess. Thanks for sharing your quote too, I can see it really resonated with people 😊

Thats a lovely outfit there @PeppiPatty Have you heard of Tina Givens? She designs similar patterns that you can use to sew your own. They are the same type of design. I think you will like this website!!!!!

https://sewtinagivens.com/

You can also find Tina Givens on social media to watch her wear the clothing outfits she styles

@Cuddlebear

I’m so glad it resonated with you. My hope was that people would find it a validating reminder that they aren’t alone in wanting presence and kindness when things are hard. 😊

@Appleblossom

I really appreciate your kindness and encouragement. I had to smile when I read your reply as it’s such a lovely demonstration of hearing someone and responding with compassion. 😊