Use metaphors

When writing about particularly sensitive topics (trauma, child abuse, suicide, war, rape, racism, sexism, any kind of phobia, any political issues, etc.), make it palatable for the reader. 

How? Wrap it up in a metaphor. 

We’re only beginning to learn empathy as a society. We still react with anger and hatred vs. responding with understanding and compassion. We don’t know how to talk about our pain, how to listen to others talk about their pain, and how to facilitate this conversation as a pe...