How do I tell a friend....

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Hmmm. I almost always agree with Irulan. But here I must strongly disagree. It has been in the news lately that the Vatican made a promise to the Nazi's that it would "MYOB" and not get involved in "politics".
Of course that wasn't politics, it was massive genocide 6,000,000 jews and 6,000,000 other "undersireables" were murdered. And the catholic church required all of its priests to MYOB.

That just isn't what life is about. Yes this woman may find your attempts at helping her intrusive. Or she may be thankful. But you are NOT reaching out because you are worried about the mom. You are helping the child.

I was just "minding my own business" is the absolute worst excuse for not helping another human being. Would you MYOB if you saw a cyclist fall who might be hurt? Well you KNOW this little girl is hurt. You don't know how much she is hurt physically, but you have definitely seen the psychological injuries that she and her dog express. You don't have to do everything everyone suggested, you just need to pick what you consider an appropriate type of door opening behavior/talk with the mom or other support people.

Autumn, I believe your reaching out is great. Especially since you managed to do it in a way that the mom is receptive. Kudos to you.