Here is a convo with a 15 year old who has tried to kill herself

 

steve says:

  • ur very emotionally intelligent
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    steve says:

  • do u believe that?
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    Lindsay says:

  • yes
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    steve says:

  • im glad u said that
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    Lindsay says:

  • why?
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    steve says:

  • but do u really?
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    Lindsay says:

  • i do.
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    Lindsay says:

  • honestly.
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    steve says:

  • or are u just saying that to try to cheer me up
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    Lindsay says:

  • no, im not

    • Lindsay says:

  • lol
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    steve says:

  • why do u think u are?
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    Lindsay says:

  • just, i understand people.
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    steve says:

  • yeah u do
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    Lindsay says:

  • maybe thats not what being emotionally intelligent is all about, but its part of it.
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    Lindsay says:

  • i listen to people.
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    Lindsay says:

  • i hug people.
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    Lindsay says: