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When fear prevents us from expressing love to those struggling

My childhood friend died of an overdose and I never told him that his addiction didn't make me love him less, I was just scared and didn't know how to help.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The desire to protect ourselves from others' pain can inadvertently withhold the very connection they need most.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

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If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.