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My sibling is the black sheep in the family. How can I help them?

Profile: StevensLion
StevensLion on Jul 13, 2015
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Just be supportive of whatever they want to do. If your family is casting them out for some reason, just assure them that there's nothing wrong with them and encourage them to continue being exactly who they are. Changing to suit other people never works and it always just causes the person misery.
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Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Sep 28, 2015
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Be there for them. Do things with them to make them feel loved. Always ask them for their opinion on decisions and bring them up in conversations with the family.
Profile: ArielSoles
ArielSoles on Sep 29, 2015
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You could definitely try and let them know you believe in them and that you don't think of them that way. You care about what they're doing and feeling. Try involving them into family situations and participate with them.
Profile: Greatlistener87
Greatlistener87 on Apr 25, 2016
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Firstly understand where your sibling is coming from, he or she might be different from the rest of you but does not mean that the way he/she is doing things is wrong. Just mean its different.
Profile: Candid0211
Candid0211 on Jul 12, 2016
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Change your thinking. The way you look at them. Identify what your sibling is good at great at or even enjoys and encourage them. That's it but not from the perspective because they are black sheep but because they genuinely are.
Profile: calmArrow53
calmArrow53 on Jan 2, 2017
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You can help them by letting them know you are always there for them and are there to support them in everything. You can try to talk to them and genuinely care about them. You can also make an effort to spend quality time with them, showing that you care about them and are there to help them.
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Just treat them like everyone else and provide love and support whenever they need it ! Sometimes they might just need a little love from the ones closest to them .
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