Don’t worry!’ ‘He’ll be right’: Why do we say all the wrong things to parents of children with a disability?

The golden rule of supporting others is understand first, solve second – most of the time people are looking to feel heard rather than be fixed.

And while Claire was struggling and stressing and advocating for her child, even friends – especially friends – were saying all the wrong things.

Ellen Fanning
Guardian Australia
Sunday 26th June, 2022

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