Dear Laurence82,
We hafta acknowledge the fact that we're Not superhumans, we can't
help everybody. Some need time, & sink into depression for
awhile. During this period, all you can do is to be a friend to
them in need, & let them have a listening ear or a helping hand
whenever they ask for it.
Some prefer to wallow in misery & self pity. No matter how you
may wanna help them, if they don't want to be helped, you hafta
realise that whatever you do won't be able to change
anything.
Timing could be important, because when a person 1st experiences
grief or failure, it takes some time for them to find their footing
again. The kinda help you render is different at different
stages.
At the end of the day, you also hafta take care of yourself. If all
of us could solve our friends' problems, then there wouldn't be the
need for Aunt Agony columns in so many magazines...
FeowFeow
