Listen without rushing to fix things, ask what would help, and offer one step,...

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Listen without rushing to fix things, ask what would help, and offer one step, like going to an appointment together. Say, “I’m here. Want company or help making a call?” Set kind boundaries. Support may take more than one conversation.