Key to Walking the Path of Encouragement
Words that Honor Pain

• I love you.
• I cannot begin to understand the pain you are feeling, but I’m here to be with you.
• I know I can’t make your pain go away, but I want to help.
• Would you like to talk?
• Can I give you a hug?
• Tell me how you really feel. I want to know.
• Do you want to be alone, or would you like a friend nearby?
• I can see that you are hurting, do you want someone to cry with?