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Dora's avatar

Brenda, your piece feels so gentle and wise to me. I love how you give empathy its own dignity and time – without rushing, without solutions, just with presence. While reading, I felt that this is the greatest strength we can offer others. Thank you for the sensitivity and depth you put into it. ❤️

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Brenda - A Voice that Wonders's avatar

Your words truly mean so much. Thank you Dora for always giving my writing such brilliant feedback. This one was tough. 💞

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Ral Joseph's avatar

Compassion it’s very scary these days Brenda. Jesus emulated it more than anyone that has walked the Earth. It’s a virtue we should all have possessed and give out.

Empathy too is such a beautiful sister. Reading this feels like a lesson guidance and I appreciate the topic.

You're such a beautiful writer ma'am♥️

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Brenda - A Voice that Wonders's avatar

Thank you Ral. 🌸

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Paul Elderkin's avatar

I loved reading this poem - the bit about empathy moving into compassion - I’ve never thought about it in that way, or the depth of meaning behind it.

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Brenda - A Voice that Wonders's avatar

Thank you Paul. I was a full time carer, in both domiciliary and care homes. I too was a live in carer. Empathy played a huge role. Through my years as a carer I found empathy first worked. Compassion and action always came later. This poem stemmed from that time and reading.

And thank you for subscribing. Glad to have you in my corner.

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Hina Gondal's avatar

Empathy comes first ....how beautifully written!

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