How are you doing today?\u00a0 I know, I just asked you yesterday.\u00a0 But today seems different.\u00a0 And maybe the question needs to be asked again.\u00a0 And if I were to see you face to face, I’d want to follow it up with “do you need a hug?”\u00a0 Because I feel like I do.<\/p>\n
It’s one of those “heavy” news days.\u00a0 Where nothing makes sense and we don’t know what to do.\u00a0 \u00a0Yesterday we were annoyed with TimBiebs.\u00a0 (smile)\u00a0 Today we’re talking about another school shooting just an hour away in Michigan.\u00a0 I’d rather talk about overpriced merchandise, and fun flavoured donuts than lives lost, kids once again in fear of their lives and people left to grieve and all just before Christmas.<\/p>\n
My heart breaks for those lives lost and for the families and friends left behind to pick up the pieces.\u00a0 \u00a0We are so very sorry for your loss and hurt alongside you.\u00a0 \u00a0Words don’t help.\u00a0 They aren’t enough.\u00a0 But we stand for you and with you and hurt alongside you.\u00a0 As a parent, I can’t even imagine what you are going through right now.<\/p>\n
And in London, another tragic story.\u00a0 11 pedestrians injured.\u00a0 An 8-year-old girl has died.\u00a0 \u00a0Our hearts are broken with you and I know saying that is just not enough.<\/p>\n
That kind of pain is forever.\u00a0 Life changing.<\/p>\n
And all this happening with an ongoing pandemic with a new “variant of concern”,\u00a0 job loss, the prices of everything going up and up and up and the everyday struggles.<\/p>\n
People are hurting.\u00a0 Everywhere.\u00a0 All around us.\u00a0 \u00a0Which is why it is so important that we keep\u00a0helping each other.\u00a0 Keep being kind to others.\u00a0 Reaching out and giving to others – even if it’s just an ear to listen.<\/p>\n
Don’t ever be afraid to reach out and ask for help.\u00a0 It’s why we do our Feel Good Fridays with the Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton Kent.\u00a0 To remind you that you are never alone and it’s okay to reach out.\u00a0 It’s important to do things for yourself and sometimes that includes asking for help.<\/p>\n
And for those “heavy” days – come join our Fox Feel Good Facebook community.\u00a0 It’s a private group on Facebook where we share life.\u00a0 It’s a great way to connect with others in a positive, feel good way.<\/p>\n
****Did you know that CMHA Lambton Kent has a 24\/7 Mental Health First Response Team that is available every day, even on holidays and weekends? It\u2019s never too early to reach out for help: 1-800-307-4319.****<\/p>\n
As always – feel free to reach out to me anytime<\/p>\n