• earmuff@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    1 month ago

    Serious question: how to give back to those people? I struggle to understand sometimes how I can be a good friend to them.

    • maryXann@lemmy.autism.place
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      1 month ago

      Not speaking for all of them but sometimes just feeling good about yourself is enough. You can even tell them how you appreciate their efforts (assuming you do)

      • earmuff@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        1 month ago

        Will keep that in mind. It just feels like not enough? I would like to give them that feeling back somehow

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      1 month ago

      Depends on the person. A lot of the time patience and understanding is a huge thing. It may seem small, but when the whole world seems like it’s hellbent on misunderstanding you, and taking you in bad faith, it can make a huge difference.

      • earmuff@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        1 month ago

        I can totally relate to that and I think I fail at being patient mainly. Now I have every reason to try even harder