Context is compassionate.

Context allows for informed decisions.

Context provides for both people to step in with the chance to understand and connect.

Do you prefer, “Can we talk?”

Or

“Hello. I hope you’re okay and doing well.

I’m reaching out to see if you have the capacity to hold space for me?

I would like to talk about how I’ve been struggling mentally with _ and could just use someone to listen for a bit. If that’s okay, can we find a time that works for you to connect?

I understand if you can’t. I’m just hoping to find someone I respect who can be here for me right now.”

I know which one helps my anxiety, allows me the space for choice, and doesn’t press in assuming that my life isn’t overwhelmed too.

Everyone communicates, not everyone communicates well.