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Enabling Versus Caring

January 13, 2013

ENABLING

  • I protect
  • I control
  • I carry their feelings
  • I don't listen
  • I rescue
  • I fix
  • I feel... tired, anxious, fearful, over-responsible
  • I can't trust

CARING

  • I share
  • I confront
  • I am sensitive
  • I listen
  • I don't rescue
  • I let consequences naturally occur
  • I feel... relaxed, free, aware, highly-esteemed
  • I can trust