I listen and listen and listen
I ask them to tell me something good about themselves
If they cannot, I ask about their best day
Their favorite relative, things they love to do
Still empty?
I ask how they are feeling.
What is happening?
Then I listen.
And I listen
And I listen
And I listen
And I listen
Without interrupting
Without suggesting solutions.
Without trying to save them
I tell them what I admire about them
You are courageous, brave, a great story teller,
And I thank them for trusting me
It is a start
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