I'm so frustrated. I don't like it when my friends are getting hurt, and am here to help them in any way I can. But often they have so much trauma and seem trapped in old behaviors. I want to be able to just listen and sympathize when they're venting or stressed. I have so much trouble. I want to push back against the hurtful beliefs they have about themselves, to help them stand up to people they feel obligated to obey. I guess I feel a sense of responsibility I shouldn't. I want to nudge people towards positive change, but I seem to come off as judgy, and leave them more stressed.
I hate that. I never want to hurt my friends.















