We all know what it feels like to go through tough phases in our lives. How do we offer support to people navigating tough moments in their lives like loss of a loved one, job, or even a broken relationship?
For people in those situations, it’s important to know how to be the light in their darkest moments.
A list of quotes have been put together to guide you in helping someone going through a difficult time. Hope you find it useful.
Listen actively, and try to understand their feelings.
“Empathy is about finding echoes of another person in yourself.”
– Mohsin Hamid
Be the nonjudgmental friend.
“A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you.”
– Elbert Hubbard
Offer your help and support.
“The closest thing to being cared for is to care for someone else.”
– Carson McCullers
Be patient and understanding with them, as healing takes time.
“Grief can be a burden, but also an anchor. You get used to the weight, how it holds you in place.”
– Sarah Dessen
Empower them to keep going.
“Sometimes the strength within you is not a fiery flame that all can see, it is just a tiny spark that whispers softly, ‘You got this, keep going.'”
– Unknown
Acknowledge their efforts and offer encouragement.
“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.'”
– Mary Anne Radmacher
Understand that everyone’s healing process is unique.
“The only people who think there’s a time limit for grief, have never lost a piece of their heart.”
– Unknown
Offer your support or assistance
“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.”
– Charles Dickens
Help Them Set Small Goals
“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.”
– Robert Collier
Respect Their Need for Space
“Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths.”
– Etty Hillesum
Offer Acts of Kindness
“You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.”
– John Bunyan