Don’t say: You have so much to live for!
Say instead: Tell me more about how you feel
Don’t say: You shouldn’t feel that way. You have so much going for you.
Say instead: How long have you been feeling this way?
Don’t say: Promise me you won’t attempt suicide
Instead say: Please put me on your call list if you are struggling. And while we’re at it, let’s put in some crisis lines now.
Don’t say: I remember when I had a breakup and I got over it and you will to. You’ll find someone else.
Instead say: That … Read more...