This doesnt apply to everyone as everyone expresses in their own was but I think many people can relate so please listen and thank you
please dont pressure people into talking about something or doing something. they could be uncomfortable with the subject or action.
and when/if they talk to you dont talk over, interrupt, yell or deny what we are saying, wait patiently and dont assume that when we are quiet we are done we could be going through a lot and it takes a minute.
sometimes we cant explain the way we feel and think so dont guess that you know!
people can struggle when communicating and it's hard.
we just need you to be patient and not force us to talk about it.
if we dont tell you anything its because we are uncomfortable and we need to do it in our own time, or we dont trust that you will listen.
example: I try talking to my parents or they pressure me to talk I dont feel comfortable and I close up unable to answer them at all.
dont force questions and dont tell us we are perfect the way we are because we dont always like what we are.
instead of saying we are perfect the way we are say "you might not believe this but you can become better than you are or better than you want to be"
that's more encouraging than telling us hey you are okay even though you think you are broken and imperfect.
please be patient, kind and try to take care of people
thank you.