“Get a grip…. aren’t you over it by now? ….Smile, things can’t be that bad… What is your problem?”
People navigating trauma often hear words like these from ‘well-meaning’ friends and family. The truth is, unless we’ve experienced some level of trauma ourselves, we may struggle to feel or express empathy.

Nicole C Weiss LCSW
- Phone: 619-318-5012
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