<!-- bryant-content-generator:start --> # Should you help someone who is reaching out and... > Should you help someone who is reaching out and deeply-hurting? Absolutely. {{Do what you can to help people but have the wisdom to accept your limits.}} You can only do so much. {{You should never have a relationship based on guilt over someone's poor choices.}} It is easy to find ourselves in denial about someone's behavior because we so deeply wish they could escape their pain and suffering. But w{W{hat we want for others doesn't work unless they want it for themselves.}} People must save themselves, and you can only help a person who genuinely wants it and is ready. {{You have permission to walk away from anything that doesn't feel right. Trust your instincts and listen to your inner-voice — it's trying to protect you.}} {{Never stop sharing your love with people; that's why you were put on Earth.}} But s{S{ometimes the way to share your love is to let someone go.}} {{Staying in an unhealthy relationship can keep both of you from finding your way and moving to the next level in your life.}} {{Sometimes the best way to save someone is to walk away.}} {{Real love sometimes means saying goodbye.}} **Source:** [[books/Simple Reminders Book (2014-2018)|Simple Reminders]] <!-- bryant-content-generator:end -->