10 / 40 Things I Needed the Most - My Stroke of Insight

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1. I am not stupid,I am wounded. Please respect me.

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2. Come close, speak slowly, and enunciate clearly.

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3. Repeat yourself - assume I know nothing and start from the beginning, over and over.

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4. Be as patient with me the 20th time you teach me something, as you were the first.

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5. Approach me with an open heart and slow your

energy down. Take your time.

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6. Be aware of what your body language and facial

expressions are communicating to me.

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7. Make eye contact with me. I am in here - come find me. Encourage me.

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8. Please don't raise your voice - I'm not deaf, I'm

wounded.

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9. Touch me appropriately and connect with me.

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10. Honor the healing power of sleep.