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Whenever I'm out walking the dog, I bump into acquaintances in the neighborhood and chat.
This week was unusual though in that 5 different people confided in me about their health problems which I won't go into here, but I'll just say some of the 5 will be dead soon. I have known all of these folks for a few years, so they are not strangers to me.
While it is not a burden for me to learn all this news, this kind of frankness has not happened to me in the past.
Let me ask folks, do you find it easier to discuss your health issues with acquaintances rather than family and friends? Who are the people that confide in you? Who would you confide in?
In some respects, I think people just need someone who will listen without being judgemental. I am happy to listen, but I cannot change the inevitable. Would this trouble you?
This week was unusual though in that 5 different people confided in me about their health problems which I won't go into here, but I'll just say some of the 5 will be dead soon. I have known all of these folks for a few years, so they are not strangers to me.
While it is not a burden for me to learn all this news, this kind of frankness has not happened to me in the past.
Let me ask folks, do you find it easier to discuss your health issues with acquaintances rather than family and friends? Who are the people that confide in you? Who would you confide in?
In some respects, I think people just need someone who will listen without being judgemental. I am happy to listen, but I cannot change the inevitable. Would this trouble you?