[LJ Idol] Empty Gestures vs. True

[elfwench]

"Call me anytime

Comments

[caitlin]

When I say "Let me know what I can do", it is usually accompanied by an "I will see if I can help".

And there are also times when people need help and the people who had said that they would are going through some difficult stuff of their own. Stuff that they either don't want to talk to anyone about or just WON'T talk about.

What do you do then?

[shadowwolf13]

Having true friends is always the balm to our souls. This is a beautiful entry that ends wonderfully on a positive note.

:D

[elfwench]

Thank you, sweetie. This is high praise coming from you. {{hugs}}

[shadowwolf13]

*blush* I'm nothing special.

[baxaphobia]

It is very easy to look at the negative. People seem to remember it much more than the positive. Strange human nature. I'm so happy that people have been there for you.

[kandigurl]

I used to depend a lot on people who said they would do something to help me with x, y, or z, and I finally had to come to the conclusion that if you want something done right (or at all), you've got to do it yourself. It's always a happy relief when someone really DOES help out!

[brand0new0day]

In the rare instance where I offer my help to someone who might want it, I try to say, "What do you need?" and then listen - really listen - to what they have to say. Sometimes just talking about the things that are bothering you is enough to start the healing process.

Or something like that. ;) Great entry!