Outcast Empathizer Gifts

"Nothing is ever in my size either."

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

The Golfing Accident

Prejudice/Empathy

Protect Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence

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

"Ever get the feeling you're being watched?"

"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."

"I feel your pain level."

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

Tangled Earphones Support Group.

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

"I know. I miss him, too."

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

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

Refugee Crisis

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

Mood swings: Swing 1 - 'Looks like it's going to be another wonderful day!' Swing 2 - 'Who CARES link brain! I hope it rains acid!!' Swing 3 - 'I think i'm going to CRRRY!'

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

Bear fumbling whilst fishing.

Lumberjack and tree share a smile.

Please Give

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

'There you go again - trying to solve my problems. I am not asking you to do that. I just want you to listen to me.'

"If you think this is bad, you should see what they do to themselves"

'You know me, I'm a problem solver. I listen. I flirt with understanding. I move on.'

'This training session is all about challenging assumptions. For example you see someone looking depressed, dishevelled, unkempt it's easy to jump to conclusions. But they may not be a social worker, they may be a client!'

"Should I just give him the £2.50 or does that look cheap. . . would he say anything if I just walked past?"

"I feel your pain...At home in Europe I also work 14 hours a day in my factory..."

"On the other hand, his bedside manner is impeccable."

"Your free-floating anxiety is floating over to me."

"I suspect he might be depressed, let's give him a label and see whether a few years of unemployment and poverty helps his condition!"

"My sensitivity trainer says I have to say 'good morning.'"

"You're always so depressed, Tom."