Empathy is something we all have, but do not always demonstrate. Treating someone with empathy will not fix everything, but it can make people feel like they belong. Empathy is not always easy to give, but it does not mean we should not. Everyone should be treated as equal. When you t One of the first things I recall my dad taught me was empathy. Since I was little, I knew to always ask if someone was okay and to check up on people. In the book “To Kill A Mockingbird” by Harper Lee, a character that shows a lot of empathy is Atticus, even though he is heavily judged for defending a black man accused of rape. Many judged him and hated him because of what he was defending. I believe it is important to always show empathy to anyone, no matter …show more content…
And it’s up to you to make that happen. Empathy is a quality of character that can change the world”. alk, you should always treat someone as an equal. Never judge a person's background, race, income, or family. One thing many people do not know about me is my dad’s death. While he is dead, that is not a reason I expect empathy, but here is what I think: I believe everyone is equal, therefore we should all be treated equally. No matter what someone tells you, you still have no idea what is going on in their life. My dad is a drug addict. He was constantly in and out of rehab, fighting his silent battles alone. He had PTSD and used drugs as a coping mechanism. Many think he was given empathy for his trauma, but he was instead judged for using drugs. Our next door neighbors refused to talk to us because of his actions. When we were not given empathy, we felt as if we did not belong. When a person does not listen or care about you, how do you feel? My dad was not mentally well towards the end of his life. He struggled with being bipolar, and having PTSD. He showed more empathy than the majority of people, even through his