By Laura Nathan-Garner — 2018
When someone you know receives a cancer diagnosis, you want to help. But how? We asked our Facebook community to share helpful things friends and family members have done to support them. Here are their suggestions.
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If you know or suspect that someone is a victim of domestic violence, you might feel clueless about the best way to help. Don't let a fear of saying the wrong thing prevent you from reaching out.
A common concern is feeling like you don’t know enough to respond well, but simply listening can help someone to break the silence around their situation.
Perhaps the most important takeaway is the power of friendship . . . a friend can be a lifeline.
Here is some general advice about how to be there for a friend who you suspect or know is experiencing domestic violence.