How do You Help Someone that’s Hurting Inside?
There are times in our lives when we just don’t understand things. It may be the way people act, the way they feel, or the words they speak. No matter how hard we try we just don’t understand. When this happens, what do you do about it? It depends on the situation, but more than likely you won’t understand unless the person you’re trying to understand shares it with you and then even when they do share you still may not understand. So you may not be able to do anything at all for them.
What do you do if you find yourself in this situation? There isn’t much you can do except have compassion and understanding for this person. Make sure they know you’re there for them in any way you can and then make sure you are there for them. Don’t say you’ll be there and then back out of your end of the deal. Be a shoulder to cry on or an ear to listen with. While this person may never say a word to you, just the thought of you being there for them may be what they need to get through it.
Just remember when you have a loved one that won’t say anything to you even though you know they need to, when you’re there for them they’ll feel at ease and so will you. They’ll know you’re there for them no matter what and who knows, it might just get them through it.
