Get help. I know there’s so much to write ✍️ from what I’m internalizing. Get help from professionals if you need. Sometimes those you believe should understand just aren’t capable or willing to just listen without responding. When someone is needing help, most times they need to be heard. You don’t have to respond or have an answer for them in crisis, pain, or distress, just give them an open ear. Let them know they are entitled to feel and have feelings. If you can’t understand or be a listener, be respectful and helpful with referring them to professional helpers or someone who can help. Don’t trigger their pain, distress, or trauma from your lack of understanding or you underestimating what they are going through or internally experiencing.