12/04/2025
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You Are Not Alone 💙
The holidays can be tough 🎄, amplifying feelings of loneliness, stress, and grief. If you're struggling, know this: you are not alone, your feelings are valid, and there is hope 🌤️
Ways to Support Each Other 🤝
1. Reach Out 📞
Check on loved ones with a simple, "How are you really doing?"
2. Be Kind 💛
Small acts of kindness can make a big difference.
3. Offer Support 👂
Listen without judgment when someone shares their pain.
4. Share Resources 📄
• Call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org (24/7 in the U.S.)
• Visit befrienders.org for global helplines 🌍
5. Act Now 🚨
Call 911 if someone is in immediate danger.
Take care of yourself 🫶 and remember, it’s okay to pause and ask for help.
Together, we can ensure no one feels forgotten 💞
Other Resources 📍
• Loudoun Co. Mental Health, 24/7: 703-777-0320
• PRS CrisisLink: 703-527-4077 or text “Connect” to 8551
• More help: SAMHSA Helpline 800-662-4357 / Hopeline 800-784-2433
(Please share this message — it could save a life.) 🔁❤️