This is Evan. Evan is a talented photographer. He's kind. He's funny. He's compassionate.
Last night, after stumbling across my last post, Evan took a chance and reached out to me because something I wrote struck a chord in him and he was concerned. Evan hadn't had the chance to dig further back for more information, but instead got in touch with me because he was worried. He gently stated his concerns and made appropriate suggestions as to options open to me. It was done as a friend: no judgement, no recriminations, no disdain.
(Picture nabbed from Twitter)
He took the chance of being off the mark. He took the chance of offending, hurting, or pissing me off. He reached out, and even though I feel like I have something of a handle on this, I don't think I'll ever be able to adequately express how grateful I am that he took the time to read between the lines and DO SOMETHING about what he had read. Because if I hadn't already sought help? His DMs on Twitter very well could have been the tipping point that made a difference for me.
There is so much unnecessary anguish in the universe right now. If you have the slightest inkling that something is... off with a loved one, friend, co-worker, neighbour, classmate, PLEASE say something. Anything. Reach out. Let them know they're not alone. That you care. That you're concerned. That you'll help in any way you can. It could literally be the difference between life and death.
I'm sorry girl that I missed that something was wrong, I feel horrible. I've just drifted away from blogging lately. I'm always here if you need to chat.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad he took that chance.
ReplyDeleteCompassion. It's a good thing.
ReplyDeleteHe's really a sweet guy.
ReplyDeleteAwww. Yes, reaching out is a good thing! ;)
ReplyDeleteSo true, for so many people. Love to you...and much, much gratitude for people like Evan.
ReplyDeleteAgreed. Compassion IS a great thing.
ReplyDeleteNice message here that is important to the whole community.
ReplyDeleteI find that my better self is the side that comes out in comments I make. I'm so much nicer, more patient, more forgiving in comments than I am to myself in my head.
And it does make me reach out to others to say I care, I feel your pain, and want to share it to make it less for you.
Hope you find some brighter days soon
A little compassion for a stranger can go such a long way.
ReplyDeleteAs for me, I am sorry that, as a friend, I have been so wrapped up in my own stresses that I have not taken as much care and time in giving you e-hugs for YOURS! I am glad you have a handle on this, please know how many of us (me included) care about how you are doing.
Thank you for being a friend, Evan, and thank YOU for being a friend, Chibi. You never know what will make a difference in someone's day, and it may be a heck of a lot more crucial than that!
Glad that he took a chance. I really hope that things start to work out, we are all here for you :)
ReplyDeleteBabe (SNORT...eh?) you know you can reach out to me at any time. I'm available 24 hours a day. I know I'm too far away to hop in the car & come hug you, but I'm never more than a phone call away. Love you.
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