How to Support Your Friend Through a Hard Time

SHE with Jordan Lee Dooley

Have you ever felt unsure of what to say or how to respond to a friend who is going through a difficult time? You want to support her, but you're worried you'll say the wrong thing and make it worse or you're at a loss for what you can do to be helpful for her in this season.

Or maybe you've been the one to go through something really hard, whether it was a loss, health diagnosis, financial struggle, relationship breakup, or something else. And when you tried to talk with your friends or family about it, the way they responded was frustrating or even hurtful, which made you feel invalidated and lonely.

Even when we genuinely care about someone in our life and we have the best intentions, we can find it hard to know what to say or how to best support them in their struggle. And yet, supporting each other through the hard times is an important life skill - and an essential part of any good friendship.

In this episode, Jordan shares her tips on how you can best support a hurting friend. Tune in to learn:

• What to say (and what not to say) when a friend is going through a hard season
• Action steps you can take now to support your friend
• How to know what your friend needs from you (because we all react to situations differently)
• Tips on how to tell your hurting friend your happy news