Emotional Support Quotes

“When you're sick, who does the shopping or takes you to the doctor? Who do you talk to when you are upset?" In other words, who provides you with emotional and practical support? Some patients gave us surprising answers: "my dog" or "my therapist" – or "nobody".”
― Bessel A. van der Kolk, The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

“The reason why you need emotional support is because it's important for survivors to be heard. To be understood. To be able to express yourself without fearing criticism or harsh judgement. To be validated for your pain, suffering, and loss. For others to be there for you to encourage you, especially if you're having a bad day or feeling triggered.”
― Dana Arcuri, Soul Cry: Releasing & Healing the Wounds of Trauma

“It will take as long as it takes. Your work is to take the time and make the space. Everything else is beyond your influence.”
― Vironika Tugaleva

“Nothing but the chance to say, wordlessly, Here; you’ve been carrying that alone for a long time. Let me carry it with you awhile.”
― Julie Berry, Lovely War

“Trauma wounds are invisible. We cannot see visible bruises, cuts, or scars. Yet, if we don’t tend to them, we can carry them throughout our lives. We may relive our trauma over and over, again.”
― Dana Arcuri, Certified Trauma Recovery Coach, Soul Rescue: How to Break Free From Narcissistic Abuse & Heal Trauma

“Are you a kind of person who likes to keep all your emotions hidden from the people around you! Do you prefer restraining your feelings a little too much! In that case, you must know that too much emotional suppression can have catastrophic impact over your body.”
― Abhijit Naskar, The Art of Neuroscience in Everything

“I feel like she's more cut out to be an employee at the inn than a hunter risking life and limb for money, but I'm sure she has her own thoughts on that.”
― Hirukuma, Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon, Vol. 1

“Rembrandt’s embrace remained imprinted on my soul far more profoundly than any temporary expression of emotional support. It had brought me into touch with something within me that lies far beyond the ups and downs of a busy life, something that represents the ongoing yearning of the human spirit, the yearning for a final return, an unambiguous sense of safety, a lasting home. The yearning for a lasting home, brought to consciousness by Rembrandt’s painting, grew deeper and stronger, somehow making the painter himself into a faithful companion and guide.”
― Henri J.M. Nouwen, The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming

“Thank you for telling me. It doesn't take the pain away, but it makes all the difference now that I understand."
Sensing her emotional distress, Max squeezed in between them, tail wagging, up on his hind legs, pawing at her shirt with his forelegs, trying to lick her tears away.
Liam gave him a rub. "I wish I'd had a Max back then.”
― Sara Desai, The Dating Plan

“I have no arms to hold her as she sobs, and I don't have a mouth to give her words of comfort -- but from the bottom of my heart, I'm glad I met you. And I'm happy I could meet you again, Lammis.”
― Hirukuma, Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon, Vol. 1

“A friend of yours?”

I shake my head but then nod. “I don’t know. I think so.” I tip my head in the direction of the office next door. “It was the guy, Gabe, from the waiting room. He pulled me into the boys’ room so the girls wouldn’t see me cry. Then he helped to sneak me out the visitors’ gate so I wouldn’t have to go back to class.”

Laura offers an empathetic smile. “What did it feel like to have someone care about your feelings?”

“I think it helped. My mom and sister have been trying to comfort me, but sometimes that makes me feel worse. They worry so much about me and I feel like I need to reassure them I’m going to be okay. I can’t just let it out.”

“With Gabe you can?”

“I guess. He helped me and then he made me laugh.” I feel my cheeks burn a little with embarrassment”
― Sarah White, Our broken pieces

“Go to community [for emotional support], but I'm talking about reassuring, sensitive others; not just anybody hanging around. Pay attention to who you're talking to. Are they catastrophizers? Are they unconscious? Neither one of those are going to help you. Be aware and mindful of where you seek your support.”
― Sonia Choquette

“So it's not good for you to paint yourself in such a negative light. That insistence of yours is an insult to all the people who care about you.”
― Saekisan, The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, Vol. 3

“My hand is clutching Sebastian's, although I'm not sure he's even aware of it after all we've been through.”
― Theresa Braun, Dead over Heels

“People who are seeking emotional support find it in the craft because instead of looking to a savior or prophet, we are taught to save ourselves.”
― Jessica Marie Baumgartner, Walk Your Path: A Magical Awakening

“Bondurant's explosion was sudden, strong, surprising "My God, if I'd thought there was anything wrong, if I'd thought something was going to happen, don't you think I would have stopped her from leaving? Don't you think I would have kept her here?"

"I'm sure you would have," Quinn said softly, the voice of compassion and reassurance, emotions he had stopped giving out in full measure long ago because it took too much from him and there was no one around to help him refill the well.”
― Tami Hoag, Ashes to Ashes

“More than anything I know we need each other. We need community and connection. We need to show up, in real time and in flesh and bone, and love on each other. We need hands on hearts and someone to sleep next to us and hold us on the darkest nights.

We need to dismantle the division and heal the wounds. We need to show our children a different way and create for them a different world.

I know so much and I know so little. I don't actually know anything at all. And I know sometimes, it still won't be enough.

I return again and again to my simple promise, my most important commitment: to stay with myself. To fight for my own return. To whisper, "I am here now. I will not leave you." And to mean it.”
― Jeanette LeBlanc

“Sometimes, just being there for someone during their toughest moments can make all the difference.”
― Carson Anekeya

“A listening ear can be more powerful than a hundred solutions. Sometimes, all we need is to feel heard. Sometimes, the best way to help someone isn't by fixing their problems. Not every problem needs a solution. It's not about offering solutions, it's about offering a safe space. The most comforting thing we can offer is not always a solution, but the validation that their feelings are real and worth acknowledging. You don't have to have all the answers.”
― Carson Anekeya

“Sometimes, just being there for someone during their toughest moments can make all the difference. After all, sometimes all it takes to feel better is a listening ear and a few comforting words.”
― Carson Anekeya

“In a world filled with instant fixes, let's remember that some wounds can't be patched with solutions. The world doesn't need more problem solvers - it needs more compassionate listeners who give others the space to be themselves.”
― Carson Anekeya

“hay amistades que llegan para complementarte, para aportarte eso que a ti misma te falta o, sencillamente, para darte un empujón cuando lo necesitas, un abrazo cuando te sientes solo o un golpe de realidad cuando tus ojos están cerrados y no te permiten ver lo evidente.”
― Yanira Garcia, Estúpidamente encantador

“Even if no one else shows up, I will.”
― Wynn wilder

“Let me say this—it's not that there's no value in sharing our experiences, but your grief is your own, and it's something that only you can carry, and it can't be compared to my grief. Nothing is better or worse. In the truest sense, I can't understand your pain, Amane-kun, nor can you understand mine.

What I can do is accept your sadness and support you... just like you've done for me. I want to be there for you, and I want you to rely on me.”
― Saekisan, The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, Vol. 3

“You are loved… you are cared for… you have a friend here in me.”
― Karen Brough, The Tale of The Little Black Cloud: A Heartfelt Children's Sadness Book on Friendship, Healing, and Emotional Resilience

“Tears are important, don't toss them away… they need to come out and have their say.”
― Karen Brough, The Tale of The Little Black Cloud: A Heartfelt Children's Sadness Book on Friendship, Healing, and Emotional Resilience

“His black became grey and then turned to white. The more he let go, the more he took flight.”
― Karen Brough, The Tale of The Little Black Cloud: A Heartfelt Children's Sadness Book on Friendship, Healing, and Emotional Resilience

“He poured out his worries, all that kept him low. His heavies came out …his sad and lonely did go.”
― Karen Brough, The Tale of The Little Black Cloud: A Heartfelt Children's Sadness Book on Friendship, Healing, and Emotional Resilience

“There is a friend who sits with you right here—in this place.”
― Karen Brough, The Tale of The Little Black Cloud: A Heartfelt Children's Sadness Book on Friendship, Healing, and Emotional Resilience

“True friends are those rare souls who see the real you, stay when the world walks away, and remind you of your strength when you forget it yourself.”
― Ayoub Imilouane, Tales of Habib the Hoaxter: Sometimes Hoaxed, Always Good for a Laugh