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Tears

Learn to Listen to their Language

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Jo Crosby
Jun 03, 2026
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In counseling, when tears appear, I slow down. Whether signaling as a caution light or a stop sign, they send a message of tread differently – lightly. Change the pace. Be more aware of what is taking place other than what is simply being spoken. Tears have their own language; as a counselor, I learn to speak it.

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