Who would be that friend who’d actually tell someone they couldn’t do it, be it, endure it, or take care of it? Don’t we all just want to hear “You got this. You’re enough!” when we’re feeling overwhelmed and discouraged?

But if the truth matters – then, maybe we can rethink what we say when we try to encourage someone. And maybe we can speak the truth even if it doesn’t feel like the kinds of encouraging things we’re used to saying, let alone hearing.

So, here’s the Good News/Bad News…