'I let them talk': Asking R U OK? and listening really could change someone's life

We are so thankful for the people in our  communities who look out for each other and share their inspiring stories of having R U OK? conversations.

Kacie, from the Awesome Humans social media account, recently posted about the impact asking someone if they were OK had on their life and how she strives to regularly check in with the people in her world. SEE THE FULL POST BELOW.

As Kacie points out, it’s not about finding the solution to someone’s problems, but listening to what they are going through and pointing them to support they need. 

“I once asked someone casually if they were OK. That person wasn’t OK, and they didn’t even realise. We talked and together we reached out for help, as I am certainly not qualified to help in such areas, “ Kacie wrote.

“I just let people talk. I try to point out as many positives I can in any situation, but sometimes people just need someone to talk to. Someone to hear how tough life has been, for someone to acknowledge their pain and hurt.

“Helping others helps me and also opens my eyes to the fact that we have no idea what someone else might be going through. There doesn’t need to be judgement, just compassion.”

Thanks Kacie for sharing this wonderful story.

For tips on how and when to start a R U OK? conversation, visit here .



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