Suffering people often need others to have hope and faith for them. Admonitions to hope or trust often result in despair; if the sufferers were able, they would do so. It is often helpful to say, "I know you struggle to have hope right now. I will have hope for you." ~ Diane Langberg, PhD Posted in Interacting With SurvivorsComments Off on Lean On My Hope DepressionEmpathy