Pity or Empathy?
- Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
- Series: Dear Rosa
Do you have a sick friend or family member? Consider that pity shows a type of hopelessness. It can be a type of “awfulizing.” Empathy genuinely comes along side, shows encouragement, and it does not go to the pit of fear that pity can. So….do you show pity to your friend/loved one, or empathy?
