"My father made a good point when he said:

when a flashlight grows dim or quits working, you don't throw it away, you change the batteries. 

when a person messes up and finds themselves in a dark place. do you cast them aside? of course not, you help them change their batteries!

some need AA batteries. attention and affection; some need AAA. attention, affection and acceptance; 

some need C. compassion. 

some need D. direction. 

and if they still don't seem to shine. simply sit with them quietly and share your light."

- cttro