A CLOSER LOOK

A conversation.

A different pace.

An anonymized example from To-Listen.

Conversation screenshot / Supplied anonymized example

STAGE

Grade 10

PRACTICE

Listen before advising

PRIVACY

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01 / THE STORY

What changed

A girl wrote to me after her friends deleted posts about her. She wondered whether their friendship had ever been real. My reply began with a hug and an acknowledgment of her hurt. I was learning to slow down, listen closely, and make room for someone’s feelings before offering my own perspective.

REFLECTION

Making space for people to feel heard.