This damnable pandemic has placed pressure on everyone in some way, reduced hours, loss of job, loss of income, isolation just to name a few. For some, those pressures seem to be insurmountable which places an obligation on all of us to look out for those around us.
R U OK? CEO, Katherine Newton says, “The virus has affected everyone in some way and we all need to actively seek ways to connect, and in some cases reconnect, with those in our world who might be struggling.
“The pandemic has inspired some wonderful examples of how caring our community can be and we need to hold on to that because that sense of genuine care and concern can be life changing for those grappling with the impact of recent events.
“Everyone deals differently with increasing and sometimes unrelenting pressure. While I might be coping well, but some of those around me might not be,” Ms Newton explained. Life might not be the same as it was before and we might need to live with some ongoing restrictions and social
“In the morning think about who in your world might be struggling and make a plan to reach out to them and ask ‘Are you okay?’. Said Katherine.
That simple question and a conversation has the power to change someone’s life for the better.
