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feel frustrated because you want to move
As the circles increase in size you move forward and are not sure how to do that
further away from the patient. You give or you could have so many ideas buzzing
support to people who are in a smaller around your head that you are busy going
circle and you ONLY EVER seek support nowhere because of confusion. Either way
from people how are a larger circle, ie not gaining the perspective of someone that
as close to the patient as you are. you trust could help you decide on a
strategy.
Step 7: ask other what they think you
need The second aspect of this is to double
check that your “message” about what
I know that we all get frustrated by you need is being understood and not
unsolicited advice, especially when it’s misinterpreted.
from a stranger: however, seeking the
advice from other people is completely It is very easy to misinterpret words,
different. It is on your terms. You are in particularly if the subject is something
control and you have carefully chosen who that you have no personal experience of.
you ask. It is also very easy to think you have said
one thing when in fact you have said
Asking this question of other people can something totally different.
help in two ways.
I wish you luck as you build an effective
Firstly, sometimes when you are so support network around you that will suits
overwhelmed by a situation you are took your specific requirements.
close to it to see or think clearly. You may
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