R U OK Day: A Call for Meaningful Connections Amidst Grief
R U OK Day: Encouraging Open Conversations
On R U OK Day, a local business owner, Karlee Andrzejeski, is taking action after losing two close friends to suicide in six days. She is hosting a morning tea at the Hannans Club from 10 am on Thursday, creating a safe space for individuals to openly discuss their feelings.
Creating Safe Spaces for Connection
Karlee emphasizes the need for people to ask ‘Are you OK?’ because they genuinely care. She insists on moving beyond polite inquiries to ensure conversations continue, especially when someone admits they're not OK.
- The morning tea serves as a platform for genuine conversations.
- Guests will hear from mental health first-aid instructor Lee Jacobson.
- Support from Mates 4 Mates Goldfields-Esperance will provide coffee during the event.
Karlee urges everyone to regularly check in on friends and loved ones, reinforcing the idea that conversations about mental health should continue beyond a single event.
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