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Scenario

Why mental health struggles can isolate families

My teenager is struggling with depression and the other parents in our friend group seem uncomfortable when I mention it so I have stopped bringing it up.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Shame around vulnerability prevents us from seeking the very support that could sustain us through difficulty.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Belonging and joy — what community feels like when it works?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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