Hi,
I saw the title of this thread and it interested me a lot.
Maybe it helps us to have empathy for those who are also wounded or damaged.
Looking back on my life I have been, for the most part, more tolerant and willing to to listen or help others who were wounded in some way. A colleagues once said I was a waste basket for others peoples emotional garbage.

I found people who have been through what I am going through to be more understanding than those who look at me from a standpoint that t hey cant understand.
The few people who have emailed and communicated with me from this site have given me some helpful advice and shown compassion.

One of my downfalls has been doing to much. Mostly I just listen to people vent or rant or blow off steam. Offer validation. I think that is one thing we all seek… validation.