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What to Say (and Not Say) to a Hurting Friend

What to Say (and Not Say) to a Hurting Friend

FromSHE with Jordan Lee Dooley


What to Say (and Not Say) to a Hurting Friend

FromSHE with Jordan Lee Dooley

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Length:
32 minutes
Released:
Sep 28, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

When a friend or family member is hurting, it can be difficult to know what to say.Have you ever been in that situation? ?‍♀️You want to help and support them, but maybe you still find yourself unsure of what to say. Or maybe you have a habit of using common cliches like “everything happens for a reason” (which BTW, often end up doing more harm than good).Even though you have good intentions and you genuinely care, your words (or lack of words) can actually end up being hurtful to the person you’re trying to help.So what’s a girl to do?In this episode, Jordan pulls from her own experiences and shares the most helpful things to say to a friend who’s hurting.By walking you through what NOT to say and suggesting alternatives that will be more helpful, this episode will help you show up for your friend when they need you the most.Tune in and learn:Common cliches that can be more harmful than helpfulAlternative phrases to say to comfort a friendThe importance of not trying to fix a situationThe difference between being there for someone and being there with themWays you can support a friend walking through a hard timeP.S. In case you missed it, SoulScripts is opening back up on October 3rd and the OG crewneck is coming back! Women go through a lot of hard things and what better way to show your support than the phrase "Your Brokenness Is Welcome Here"? Make sure to mark your calendar and check out the designs here!
Released:
Sep 28, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Pull up a seat and get ready to step into the woman you’re about to become. Join alongside National Bestselling Author, Jordan Lee Dooley, for this workshop-style podcast uniquely designed to help working women (like you!) steward your home, health, and work well – whatever your work looks like in this season. Each week, you’ll walk away with implementable steps to improve your everyday life as an ambitious woman. From cultivating a home to managing money well, women’s health to clean living, time management to goal setting, we cover it. Rooted in faith, inspired by Proverbs 31, and jam-packed with practical takeaways, each episode will inspire and equip you to pursue your dreams while prioritizing the most important things, or as J likes to say, “own your everyday.” Come invited, leave ignited.