One of the byproducts of writing this blog is that old friends and strangers have reached out to me for chats about what they’re going through.
Mood music:
http://youtu.be/mso6N_eqg_k
You could say I’m doing an increasing amount of unpaid, uncertified counseling. I’d like to think it’s just me trying to be a good friend and following up on what I do here.
It can be a bit much sometimes. That’s not a complaint. It’s just the everyday challenge of life. But when someone else commits their time to counseling people through their pain, depression and crises, I respect them for what they’re getting into.
Amber Baldet, one of my friends from the business world, is in the process of getting certified to do online crisis and suicide prevention. Here’s her profile.
Donating a couple dollars to the work she’s undertaking will help her considerably.
If you see her around, thank her for doing it. You never know. She might be the one who helps you through a crisis someday.
Wonderful site. Plenty of helpful information here. I am sending it to several friends ans also sharing in delicious. And naturally, thank you for your sweat!