Empathy

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This story is about a housing unit where many refugees live.

It is in the US state of Maryland.

Empathy

Semmy shabu works at the housing unit.

She came to the US, as a refugee from Kosovo 18 years ago.

shabu has empathy for the recent refugees.

For me, it’s very easy to say, ‘well you know what,?please do feel comfortable because I was in your shoes, you know, so I understand where you’re going through.

Empathy means sharing, and understanding others’ feelings, especially sadness. If you have empathy for others, Just because you have experienced the same feelings, they have.