How to validate someone's feelings?
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Listen well
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When someone is hurting, listen to them properly when they come to you
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Body language
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show support and that you are present through body language, hold their hand
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Empathize
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Tell them you understand their feelings, normalize reactions and emotions
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Validate properly
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Avoid toxic positivity or statements that try to minimize their hurting
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Avoid blame
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Blaming someone for their hurt can harm, like saying 'Don't dwell on it'
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Stop fixing
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Don't provide advice if not asked for, sometimes people just want to be heard
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