Susan Garrison, LCSW

This.

The way we “Start Up” a conversation matters. Try one of these check in statements before unloading when someone may not have the capacity to listen.

-starters

Having a close friend doesn't automatically give you permission to vent and emotionally unload at all times and without warning.📍 //

A big shout out to all the kids who didn’t win an award, make honor roll, and barely made it through the school year. A big hug to the moms, dads, grandparents, caregivers, and foster parents that stuck by them as they maneuvered the school year!

To the kids that didn’t get invited to the prom, didn’t get a scholarship to college, and perhaps have to go straight to work out of high school....you are worthy of a pat on the back and a Facebook post with people talking about how amazing you are!

Some kids have to work twice as hard as other students just to get a C. Their achievements deserve recognition. Remember these kids.
Kindness, creativity, and generosity....those attributes sadly don’t get the accolades they deserve. But we see you! 💜


- Borrowed from unknown