I think we can all relate to this video. The line that drives it home: “Rarely, if ever, does an empathetic response begin with ‘At least…'”
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Lydia Seeks Bebe
Trying to find a bebe to save me from my infertile world
Reblogged this on My Life As A Case Study and commented:
This is a wonderful message, and it’s even more wonderful because it’s a cartoon and the narrator has a lisp. Heart this video. Good one Lydia!
“Rarely can a response make something better. What makes it better is connection.” How true is that. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
It really struck a chord with me because I think IF has made me more empathetic. But I never would have been able to say why exactly. This helped show how in such a unique way.
Awesome! Definitely made me smile especially the part where she commentates “I had a miscarriage – at least you know you can get pregnant” which a doctor said to me….so, so true…thanks for sharing 😉
Yes that part rang so true. I told myself that after my loss! Took over 2 years for it to happen again…
Ugh. I’ve had that said to me every one of my 5 miscarriages.
Lydia, thank you so much for sharing this! I’m going to reblog to spread the word, too.
This is perfect. I am spreading the word. Thank you for this!
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Reblogged this on Project Sweet Pea and commented:
A must watch insightful little clip on empathy vs sympathy. Spreading the word xx
This was so great to see! As little as it is in the big scheme of things, the chemical pregnancy I had this year was really tough for me. If I talk about it to people they’ll all just say “it’s great, at least now you know you can get pregnant”. I don’t like and don’t understand this reaction. I would much rather just hear something simple like “sorry, wish I could do something, im here for you…”. Thank you for this!
Another great one: “At least you weren’t that far along.”
Great video!
Reblogged this on Infertility, why me? and commented:
Acsolutely love this! Had to share Lydia!
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I will be sharing this on my blog too! Thank you so much for this
Thanks for sharing this hon! It’s all so true!
Reblogged this on In Fertility Limbo and commented:
Nice short video on how to be supportive when you don’t know what to say.