initial reactions

[leftylefty]

what is your initial reaction when people you don't really know tell you really personal things? Anywhere from mental illness to affairs or abuse?

i don't really see people admitting openly in my every day life. (as i always say...i keep to myself, husband and babies) But in the past i could only frown sympathetically and say 'really? wow...' with a prayer on my heart. what else is there to say in your opinion?

[supermom664]

 Never had that happen from a person I didn't really know

[SiriSilasMom]

In my head "why the hell are they telling me this". I would feel awkward, honestly.

[Pink_Sunshine]

The same as when Ladies on here post all of their personal business online I just smh and move along. 

[ginene]

I get it a lot. For some reason, people always tell me a lot of personal things. I normally listen to them and offer something positive to say an always tell them to try prayer. Some people just need someone to talk too

[Believe86]

Some people have no filter, they tell all of their business. Like you, I keep my life private, I don't say anything that I wouldn't want to come back to me. I guess some people just want somebody to listen to them.

[PurplWildFlower]

 I have had plenty of people confide in me that were not close.  And all I do is say that they are in my thoughts and prayers.  And I pray for them, I guess some people need outsiders to talk you.  Depending on the situation a fresh pair of ears may help them. 

[anabelle2301]

exactly I have done that before without knowing because a part of me just wants to vent and have someone that would not judge me and be a listening ear.  and the fact that you  don't know them keeps the honesty a little more honest oppose to having a friend or a mother that knows you and your intentions. I've have had a few people do this with me as well but sometimes people need to get certain things out to make them feel better about a situation.

Quoting PurplWildFlower:

 I have had plenty of people confide in me that were not close.  And all I do is say that they are in my thoughts and prayers.  And I pray for them, I guess some people need outsiders to talk you.  Depending on the situation a fresh pair of ears may help them. 

[krisdev67]

 happens quite a bit to me, I used to think to myself "do I have a sign on my forehead that says Therapist"....but I mainly keep a neutral expression and give words of comfort and get the hell out of there.

[GoddessNDaRuff]

Depends on what it is.

[GoddessNDaRuff]

LOL but you are a Therapist you must just have that "safe" person vibe about you.

Quoting krisdev67:

 happens quite a bit to me, I used to think to myself "do I have a sign on my forehead that says Therapist"....but I mainly keep a neutral expression and give words of comfort and get the hell out of there.