I discuss what helpful versus hurtful ways of supporting your loved ones look like. I explain the automatic human responses to a friend struggling that may not be the most helpful approach. I narrow it down to four ways to be a successful support:

1. Holding space free of judgement, criticism, or opinions
2. Validating them, their feelings, and their experiences
3. Showing up constantly
4. Genuine empathy

Listen in to dive deeper into these four characteristics of support. I also talk about what it's like needing support and speaking up for those needs as well as being the supporter.

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Song: Anymore by Madilyn Paige

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