Someone just asked me what I thought about a Facebook post. It was written about a theoretical situation and written in third person, so vague that I had no idea what they were talking about. \u00a0A good rule of thumb is write only about your own experience, using “I” statements, not “they” or “you” statements. \u00a0Don’t think you know the truth of a situation based on what a third person tells you. For a year and a half I defended a friend based on what he told me. \u00a0My mistake. \u00a0Lesson learned. \u00a0We want to help those we love. We think we’re helping. Been there. \u00a0Bless those who feel compelled to do that. Speak only for yourself. Write only about what you yourself have experienced. Use “I” statements. Let the reader put themselves in your place so they can understand your very important point of view. \u00a0Help them to let you help them learn from your experience.<\/p>\n