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derstand how you feel, and experience a pain like
yours.
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Even if the support from other people affected
is quite valuable, don’t forget to spend time with
people who have not been affected by it as much
as you. This will allow you to put your mind to
something else, and where possible, to recover a
much-needed sense of normalcy.
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It’s important to value the support from others,
and to acknowledge it accordingly. People who go
and beyond to give you some support need to
know that you realize their efforts, and deserve
acknowledgment. Do not assume that they al-
ready know. People are not able to guess what
others are thinking.
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When those supporting you make inappropria-
te comments, or comments that you don’t feel
comfortable with, tray not make a big fuss out
of it. People don't always know how to behave in
these situations. Think about how important it is
to have them around you, offering their support,
and how that effort is worthy of leaving the pos-
sibility of them having the best intentions open.