Life in the IEP Tribe

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From Sympathy To Action: Building A Compassionate Life In Special Education And Beyond

From Sympathy To Action: Building A Compassionate Life In Special Education And Beyond28 okt 202542 min

Let us know what's up What if the only way to interrupt harm—at school, at home, in the headlines—is to choose compassion when it’s least convenient? We sit down with my parents for a raw, four-voice conversation about the difference between sympathy, empathy, and compassion, and why the last one must be defined by action, not emotion. From stories in special education to the wear and tear of caregiving, we unpack how calling, humility, and heart-guarding keep us from slipping into control a...