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What Those with Chronic Pain or Illness DON’T Want to Hear

By Toni Bernhard — 2012

I've written this piece partly because I hope it will make those of us with health difficulties feel less alone and partly because I hope it will help others understand how to communicate with us better. With that in mind, I hope you'll find it helpful. Each of the following comments has been made to me at least once since I became ill in 2001.

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9 Ways to Help a Victim of Domestic Violence

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.

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Buddy T.
2020
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Domestic Abuse: How to Help Someone You Think Might Be at Risk

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.

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Alison Gregory
2020
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Abusive Relationships Are Disturbingly Common. Here’s How to Support a Loved One

Perhaps the most important takeaway is the power of friendship . . . a friend can be a lifeline.

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Kavitha Cardoza, Clare Schneider
2021
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What to Do When Your Friend Is in an Abusive Relationship

Here is some general advice about how to be there for a friend who you suspect or know is experiencing domestic violence.

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Elizabeth Gulino
2020
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