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How Can I Help Her?

How Can I Help Her?

On being there for a friend when you don't really know how

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Katie Blackburn
Sep 07, 2023
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This piece is part of the Ask Me Anything series for paid subscribers of “let me tell you.” I am so grateful for the consistent support of the most encouraging readership around to allow me to do this work that I love so much. If you’d like access to this and other essays, consider becoming a paid subscriber. As always, you’re welcome to read more about that here. 

As ever, with love and gratitude,

Katie

Question: Do you have advice for supporting a friend going through something you haven't been through before?

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