Submitted 10 hours ago by beep@piefed.world to [deleted]
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Little things still count
cross-posted from: https://piefed.world/c/shit/p/1198490/little-things-still-count
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My friend was in the hospital and I asked his wife if there was anything I could do. She said no. Then I gave her a list of things like shopping or taking the kids to school. She said that yes, she could use someone to drive her to the store.
Offering concrete suggestions was better than platitudes.
Pretty beautiful sentiment here. Legitimately.
Was it your shopping list?
She said that yes, she could use someone to drive her to the store.
Well, c’mon - they’re there already. May as well continue being supportive by doing the shopping together (was gonna say “doing it together,” but didn’t want any misinterpretations).
It’s not like losing a pen, is it?
Depends, honestly. Understand what the person feels comfortable with. Apart from a few close friends and family (and sometimes the list can get even smaller), I don’t really want to be touched when I’m sad. Either listen to my rant, or if I’m being silent maybe leave me alone for a bit.
Anyway, just try to be mindful. I feel kinda annoyed by these one-size-fits-all approach to human interactions.
I was told it was best to draw the alphabet on their back. Was that not correct advice?
Probably helps to know the person and whether they’ll appreciate it. Do that weird back rub shit on me and we are done. Get the fuck out of the hospital room.
Interesting, I was told to use a specific configuration of two fingers.
why should this be a shitpost?
Have you never watched Invincible?
Oh
sinextitan@lemmy.world 1 hour ago
fucking wholesome cunts…
btw can you please crosspost to lemmybewholesome@lemmy.world?
beep@piefed.world 40 minutes ago
Done.🌹