Years ago, I was blessed with a bout of deep depression. Clearly, I didn’t like it at the time (if you search far enough back you’ll find all my posts on that), but it was something that has profoundly affected me.
We all come from different backgrounds and experiences. And in order to improve ourselves, we must travel different paths. And if I can help you achieve something I’ve already done, I ought to be willing.
But I don’t know where you’ve been. Thus I must be willing to engage with you emotionally to assist in any way, and I must be willing to meet you where you are.
Not everything I do will help, but if I clearly communicate how I feel about helping (and you recognize a sincere and honest effort), then perhaps you will be willing to trust enough that we can journey together for mutual benefit.