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Re:Ask HN: How to build empathy? by nullserver on Saturday March 20, 2021 @04:50PM (#26525979)
Can confirm. Was very empathetic towards others.

Repeated tragedies, pain and abuse can make you lose most or even all empathy. Even as an adult.

I have some back now, but nothing like I used to be.

Someone at work was very sad the other day, and I actually felt a little bad for them. First time in several years I felt anything at all. Hopefully get more back.

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Re:Ask HN: How to build empathy? by stonecraftwolf on Sunday March 21, 2021 @11:57AM (#26531341)
I bet you will. Try to be kind to yourself as it happens. My experience is that it can be very painful — like when your leg falls asleep and then you suddenly get circulation back, but for emotions — but worth it.
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