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in July 2021
Seven Unhelpful Words When Someone Is Hurting (And What To Say Instead)
No one wants to be unempathetic when a friend is in a painful situation.
Or at least only a handful of Devil-Wears-Prada-type boss people actually set out to be callous about others’ problems. Most of us want to say the right thing to a hurting friend.
But, sometimes, one’s foot does this weird thing and gets stuck ...
When Mercy Comes Running
There’s a sense of “she owes me” that has crept into my giving.
I’m ashamed to admit it.
It makes me cringe.
It makes me want to curl up into a ball and pretend like I’m not me.
But, unfortunately, it’s true.
The thought slips into my mind and creates a full-fledged story that I convince myself is true.
It goes ...
Sharing the Truth in Love in a Cancel Culture
Growing up in a strict Catholic school, I learned to stay under the radar.
“Convent education” in India in the 80’s and 90’s meant wearing impeccable uniforms, down to having a satin bow on your head and polished shoes on your feet. It meant standing up every time a teacher entered the room. It meant being ...
When it’s Time to Quit Jumping to Conclusions
Have you ever jumped to a conclusion only to feel red-faced and kind of foolish later?
Yeah, me too.
Usually, the conclusions I jump to are not the happy kind. They make me panicky. They make me reach for more chocolate than I should. They make me hound my husband with “Babe, I feel miserable” conversations. I’m ...
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