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Conversation Starter Builder
The hardest part is the first sentence. Tell us who, what, and why, and get openers, follow up lines, and a break plan you can use as is or make your own.
Safety first
If the person you want to talk to has hurt you or makes you feel unsafe, do not have this conversation alone. Call 911 in an emergency, or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.
Want to go deeper? The free Hard Conversations at Home course walks you through it step by step, and the Hard Conversation Planner prints on one page.
This is not therapy
This tool is for reflection and learning. It is not a diagnosis or a substitute for a counselor, doctor, or pastor you trust. If you are hurting or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, any time, day or night. In an emergency, call 911.