Empathy Educator Mugs

"Worst case of 'compassion fatigue' I've seen."

'Sidestep the real issue $5'

"I'm not from here."

'Get a better job, then come and see me.'

Warring parents

Kiosk in large lobby with sign above it labeled 'Empathy'.

"I think the most rewarding part of caring for elderly parents is when they call you because they don't want to bother the 9-1-1 people."

"I keep on getting these feelings of love, peace and empathy..."

"You think you're a monster because you have poor self image."

Protect Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence

'Why don't you try seeing it from your point of view?'

"We hope seeing a marriage counselor maybe could make one of us less stubborn!"

'I get the feeling you're wagging your tale on the outside and crying on the inside.'

Prejudice/Empathy

"Remember, the road to recovery begins with baby steps."

"Now that I've swung back to depression, I'm truly sorry for what I did when I was manic."

Can't even hold signs well.

"I feel your pain level."

"I learned one thing today. Attitude trumps aptitude!"

The Female Brain and The Other One

"I know. I miss him, too."

Spoiler alert: most of my presentation is actually a series of trigger warnings.

'This is Martins, the office I was telling you about. She's got a real knack for texting people down from window ledges!'

"We're not laughing at you, sweetie. We're laughing at something you don't understand."

"What a sad species humans are!"

World Hunger Conference.

'Adam seems depressed - He needs camaraderie or something.'

Tangled Earphones Support Group.

Refugee Crisis

"I'm not asking for a raise. All I'm asking for is a little warmth and human understanding."

'Do you want to reschedule? Normally he has a magnetic personality, but today he seems to have reversed polarity.'

"Cops don't get me. Sure, they got me – but they'll ever get me."

"I pick up on people's pain, Alexander. What's wrong?"

Please Give

"Don't judge me until you've walked a mile on my medication."