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Why Trying to Help Often Makes It Worse

The hidden reason we rush to fix pain—and what people actually need instead

Most of us don’t realize it, but when someone we love is hurting, we often try to fix it—not for them, but to relieve our own discomfort.

In this video, we unpack why that instinct can disconnect us from the very people we’re trying to support—and what it looks like to truly be with someone in pain.

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  • Why fixing, explaining, or reassuring often b…

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