Outcast Empathizer Mugs

"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?"

"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!"

"I know. I miss him, too."

Tangled Earphones Support Group.

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

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

"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.'

Please Give

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!'

Bear fumbling whilst fishing.

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

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

Lumberjack and tree share a smile.

'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!'

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

"Pardon, I should have been more specific...is everything all right with THE MEAL?"

"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!"

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

"Whose turn is it to be happy?"

"I volunteer for the Samaritans. I tried to phone in sick this morning but they talked me out of it."

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