Sympathy Enthusiast Gifts

Sling

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

"Sometimes ... I just want to run away."

Prejudice/Empathy

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

Protect Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence

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

"So, how are we doing with our trust issues?"

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

Can't even hold signs well.

"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!"

The Female Brain and The Other One

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

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

Tangled Earphones Support Group.

'I like a woman who's open and friendly, as long as she's only that way with me.'

"I know. I miss him, too."

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.'

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

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!'

Milton wonders if it would be possible to substitute scotch and sex for tea and sympathy.

Social Worker

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

Please Give

'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"

"When you hold me like this, you make me feel I can do anything."

'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!'

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

"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..."