hello again
so i am not a talkative person by nature. it's not that i never have anything to say i just don't talk a lot for a wide variety of reasons. something i've always struggled with is if you are concerned about something in particular about someone what is ok to talk about and who is it ok to talk to. i've always worried that i would be gossiping/ making someone think badly about someone else if i shared what was on my mind. sometimes i feel like some of the things we really need to be talking about never get said because someone involved wouldn't want it to be talked about. when should we be quiet and respectful of their feelings and when should we speak out to try and help them even if they don't like it to start with? how do you know if you are just trying to fix things on your own or if you really need to get outside help? this might not make any sense to anyone else besides me but i really just needed to get it out of my head.
posted by emily @ 11:43 PM
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I agree, that's a tough situation...seeking God is the only suggestion I can come up with. But I trust you're doing that already! Good to hear from you again! Mwwah!
The amazing thing about you Chickey is that whenever you do say something, it is always full of love and life. Everyone in the room quiets down immediately to savour every word like a tasty morsel. Normally, when someone would ask me a questions such as this, I would try to think of a way to help. But, recently, God has shown me that it is often better that we don't know all the answers! I agree with Christy, all there is to do is pray! Pray the Lord will give you insight in this area! He will!
~Bubbles
PS ~ We miss you!
When asking for others for advice you could speak in a non-descriptive manor so as to not give the person away. Make a point of telling them that you don't feel comfortable revealing the person so that you don't feel pressured to disclose that.
When talking to the person you could use a few probative questions to see if what you think you see is really there. If you're sure then preface speaking about the issue with something heartfelt conveying your concern (if you don't have that then pray some more) for them and letting them know that this isn't easy for you to say, but that you feel it needs to be said out of love for their well-being.
Ohh and its completely ok if it comes out a bit awkward... people know that relationships are a bit awkward and it shows that you're genuine. I'll be praying for your success.
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