What to Say When Someone You Lead, Love, or Serve Struggles | Elayna Fernandez

Pain is the common thread of humanity. And yet, very few of us truly know what to say, what to do, or how to be when someone we know is in pain. I was 19 years old when for the first time in my life I felt seen, safe, and supported.A mysterious woman at a gas station taught me what it takes to bring light and healing to even the darkest moments of unimaginable pain. I saw her get out of her luxurious car and start walking toward me. I was enveloped in shame.She smiled lovingly as she gently covered my naked ...