>, I'm terribly sorry to hear you're going through some tough times. I need to ask you a favor...
"I'm your <>, not a therapist, and your sharing these very personal details about your life make me feel awkward and uncomfortable.
"I'd like to ask you to please, seek help with someone who might be better suited to help you gain some coping skills.
"I hope you have a chance to address these issues and resolve them very soon. Until then, I'll have to hit the pause button on future projects."
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What do you say to the client who unloads their personal issues on you?
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