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friendship by bekassine...
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  • Post category:Relationships / Support
  • Post published:September 15, 2015

When helping someone through a tough time, your good intentions can overwhelm them. Letting them make decisions, even small ones, can help them reclaim their power.

Source: How to Encourage a Friend @ wikiHow

Photo: friendship by bekassine... under Creative Commons license

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