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Tag Archives: empathy
An Awful Christmas Present
Earlier this month, I was having a conversation with a woman who has lupus. The reason I’m writing about it is because I was greatly affected by one of the things she said. Linda, who is a cable TV installer, … Continue reading
Posted in chronic illness, self compassion
Tagged consultation, emotional pain, empathy, gift, gifts, gratitude, hopelessness, lupus, organs, physical pain, self compassion, struggle
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How “watching” a movie can help you live a better life
I’m sure you’ve noticed that as you watch a movie, you find yourself caring about the protagonist because of the hardships she (or he) goes through. And you identify with her struggles, disappointments, and pain, and silently root for her … Continue reading
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Tagged caring, challenges, chronic illness, detachment, empathy, imagine, perspective, symptoms, wisdom
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What To Do When You Feel Shortchanged By Your Illness
A while ago I worked with a client I’ll call John, who had ulcerative colitis. John had learned the hard way that if he didn’t follow a very strict diet, he would have intestinal and other symptoms that were very … Continue reading
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Tagged brainstorming, coaching, compassion, cravings, deprivation, empathy, ulcerative colitis
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Another way to benefit if you’re in an online support group
In this post, I’m going to describe a very different way to benefit from participating in on online support group. But first I will say a few words about them for those who have never joined one. They are great … Continue reading
