Caustic

Don’t drop a truth
Bomb
On the wounded,
Broken,
Traumatized.

Nor a compliment sandwich,
Your experience story,
a lecture,
a deadline, or
judgement.

Do ask:
Would you like to share your story?
How are you hurting?
How can I be supportive?
What would you like for dinner?

Say:
I care about you.
You are important to me.
We are with you.
I love you.

Take them:
For a walk.
To an appointment.
A card, a meal, a compliment.
Into your arms.

Don’t take their:
Anger
Silence
Timeline
Choices
personally.

Healing is:
Messy,
non-linear,
unpredictable,
happening with Grace.