I was struck by this piece, especially the advice at the end on how to receive hard stories (i.e., other people’s trauma) with grace. Specifically:
Gratitude (thank you for trusting me)
Respect (respect their boundaries)
Affirming (all feelings are valid)
Consent (ask if you can give advice)
Empathy (feel with them — without centering yourself)
Check out the full piece to get a more detailed explanation!
“The Graceful Confidant : Listen, but Make it Trauma-Informed” by Fat Black Sadistic
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