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This seems so predatory. Instead of proselytizing, why not just hold off and try to understand what this person is going through? Practicing your own human empa

• mythrwy 9y ago
  That's one way to look at it. A more charitable view is perhaps they found something that helped and wanted to pass it along.
• spraak 9y ago
  Firstly I'm really sorry you felt I was being pushy. I don't feel I have anything to gain from what I shared, which is how I interpret proselytizing: my child died. Six weeks ago. So yeah, I'm on a lot of pain, and reading these texts are what have helped me through weeks of tears. Maybe it's inappropriate for me to share that so casually here, but I truly hoped it may help someone else going through death, or being around it. And you're right, I can continue to practice empathy. And for me, these texts point to how to do that... maybe someone else would find it helpful too.
  • MGuznoyzner 9y ago
    From the perspective of this impartial atheist you didn't come off as pushy. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you find peace.