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After opening up, Trebilco quickly found that he wasn’t alone. Many of his surfing buddies struggled with similar issues, like depression and anxiety, and were willing to talk about them. Through open discussion – mixed in with surfing – Trebilco formed the inception of One Wave. But then, Trebilco’s manic personality kicked in again; he…
Sharing – Subtle ways to ask someone twice if they’re fine
I like the suggestions. I’ve used some of them, including “Are you sure” and sharing my struggles. It depends on the situation and the relationship I have with the person. A good friend, my spouse, someone I feel comfortable with already? I’m making sure they are OK when I suspect they might not be. Someone I work with or don’t have that kind of relationship with, and maybe I share a bit about my struggles or offer to listen if they need someone to talk to.
Any of the suggestions can work or not work. The important thing is that maybe that extra question lets someone know they are not alone, which can make all the difference.
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