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Inattentive ADHD Coalition's avatar

I think sometimes people say this when they cry because they think it makes the other person uncomfortable. By reassuring them that it is perfectly understandable that they would cry about this and having tissues readily available helps them to accept their crying

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Brian R King, MSW's avatar

That makes sense 🤔

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Cathryn Marshall, MSW's avatar

This is an important process. Holding space for someone to heal is such a gift. The apology is also a way of saying thank you for sharing your compassion.

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Brian R King, MSW's avatar

I'm gifted with a wife who holds space for me like an angel.

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