Published on 5/14/2024

How Do I Address Issues with Someone Going Through a Hard Time?

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5/14/2024

Navigating the delicate terrain of addressing issues with someone who is going through a hard time can feel like walking a tightrope. You want to be compassionate and understanding, yet there are things that need to be said for the sake of your relationship and mental well-being. This balance is particularly challenging for those of us in the Sandwich Club, who often juggle the emotional and practical demands of caring for both younger and older generations. Here are some strategies to consider:

  1. Timing is Key: Find a moment that feels appropriate, avoiding times of extreme stress or sadness. Your message will be better received when the person is in a relatively calm state.

  2. Use "I" Statements: Approach the conversation with "I" statemen…

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5/28/2024

When someone is acute crisis, often the best thing you can do is just show up with food, offer to take their kids off their hands for an afternoon, see if there is a discrete task you can take off their plate (like running to the pharmacy, researching something medical, getting some kind of craft project to keep their kids busy). When the acute moment has worn off, creating time and space for them to take care of themselves--exercise, go see a movie, have a drink with a friend--can be huge. And most of all, just try to tune into how they are experiencing it without putting a bunch of communication burden on them. Here's a great listen on this topic: https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2023/08/how-to-help-a-friend-who-has-cancer While the pod said it's about cancer, it's really about so much more.

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