Beyond praying—which is always the most essential thing—and offering a listening ear, what else can you do when your friend is hurting? EEW Magazine Online suggests sending them an encouraging Bible verse to minister peace to their heart.

Some people do such a good job holding in their emotions that everyone looks to them as the calm, consistent, and trusted confidant. Therefore, their emotional wellness is often overlooked by those closest to them.

The pandemic has tested many relationships. Not being able to see friends and family members in person on a regular basis and needing to resort to technology for interactions has been challenging for many of us—especially those of us who need and value real, personal connection.