Times of pain
Lent is often associated with a wandering in the desert. Occasionally, we have our own deserts to face. Often we encounter others on our journeys who, though they only intend to help, seem to offer more pain than comfort. For example, I’ve heard people offer condolences to a young family who had lost a child by suggesting that “God must have needed another angel in heaven.” I’m sure these people were struggling to find something–anything–to say, but I couldn’t help but wonder if what they managed to come up with did more harm than good.
This week, we want our conversation to come from our own voices. We’re asking you to respond and to give us your feedback.
What is the worst thing someone has said to you during a time of pain?
“It will get better.” I guess that is sort of a default response for many of us. But it feels like salt on wound when the pain is deep.