Advice vs Support

Have you ever been in a situation where you ask someone for some help, emotionally, and they just assume the moral high ground? Or perhaps it was you that assumed the moral high ground? Either way, I'm pretty the conversation did more bad than good.

Hello there, I'm the Earthian.

What happens when you assume the moral high ground is that you start giving them advice, instead of giving them your helping hand. And yes, there is a huge difference between the two of them. When you give someone advice when they need emotional support, you are pretty much just rubbing salt on their wounds. Yes, of course they did something wrong too. And they, obviously know that. You advising them about what they should have or shouldn't have done is completely out of context. Do you not think they'll be aware of what had happened to them? Do you really think they are looking for someone to make them feel worse about themselves?
So what should you do when someone is seeking emotional support? Well, either just provide what they are seeking or do nothing at all. Hold their hands, look into their eyes, make them realize time will make all wounds numb. Or if they are really lucky, it might even heal them. Reassure them of a better day that is awaiting them. Provide hope. Tell them that dawn breaks darkness every day. Without fail. Or if you can't do any of these, hug them.

Lots of love, peace.