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 (DIR) Post #AxqrSodVfKaZVBJYlU by lucyruthe@mastodon.social
       2025-08-29T18:58:21Z
       
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       There is a mental health concept called ring theory.The basic idea is that the people closest to direct impact should not be expected to manage the pain of those a step removed.  Think ripples in a pond.  You reach in with comfort to the people closest to the crisis and reach out to people another step removed for your own comfort needs.There are lots of different crises right now, and the rings can overlap.  So who is closest to the impact can vary by topic.  Very useful mindset with pain.