It's R U OK? Day

Today is R U OK? Day

Don't just wait for today and ask if someone is okay. Ask any time and as often as you feel it's necessary. I lost a brother to suicide. I had no idea how he was feeling. I didn't ask. Don't leave it too late. Start a conversation. It could just save a life.

Depression doesn't discriminate.

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It's National R U Okay? Day

Today is national R U OK? Day. It's a day set aside each year to help inspire Australians to reach out to family, friends and colleagues and ask them if they are okay. It's all about suicide prevention and awareness. By reaching out and asking you can make a difference in someones life.

I know what it is like to lose a family member from suicide. It truly is hard for those left behind. So start a conversation by asking R U OK it can make all the difference in the world.

If you get the opportunity to ask someone if they are okay please do it. They may just need to know that you are there to listen. You don't have to solve their problems but you may just make a difference. Or it may just be a way to let your friend, colleague or family member know that you care & that you want to get to know them better.

If the person you have spoken with need help please encourage them to contact their GP or Lifeline.

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Here's what I am thankful for this week?

• sunny, mild weather. It was nice to get a little bit of natural Vitamin D this week ☺
• kids that still take turns washing the dishes
• crossword puzzles because I am still not game enough to try crocheting again
• my birdie, Jonas, whistling like crazy when he is happy

What are you thankful for?

National R U Okay Day

Today is national R U Okay Day.

It's a day set aside each year to help inspire Australians to reach out to family, friends and colleagues and ask them if they are okay. It's all about suicide prevention and awareness. By reaching out and asking you can make a difference in someones life. I know what it is like to lose a close family member from suicide. It truly is hard for those left behind. So start a conversation by asking R U OK it can make all the difference in the world.

You don't need to wait for a special day to ask someone if they are okay. 

Go ahead, ask someone how they are. Show them you care.

R U Ok? Day

Today is national R U OK? Day.
It's a day set aside each year to help inspire Australians to reach out to family, friends and colleagues and ask them if they are okay. It's all about suicide prevention and awareness. By reaching out and asking you can make a difference in someones life.
I know what it is like to lose a family member from suicide. It truly is hard for those left behind.
So start a conversation by asking R U OK it can make all the difference in the world.

Here's what I am thankful for this week:

• nice weather. It's been really good to get the washing dry in one day rather than needing to wait several days for it to dry on the line
• being able to spend some time with Mark. We went out shopping for a wedding present for his brother & future sister-in-law
• pain killers - they've come in handy this week with my back & arm playing up a bit. It's kind of put me off my crocheting but only a teeny bit
• Angus - he's been getting stuck into his homework for English. I just hope that he pays just as much attention to his other subjects but at least he is getting the work done.
• good doctors - Brodz has been seeing a psychiatrist for the past month and it's made a bit of a difference. In a good way too (~_~)

What are you thankful for this week?

R U OK? Day

Today is R U OK? Day.

It's a day aimed at getting Australians to ask someone, a friend, a colleague or family member if they are okay. It's all about suicide prevention & helping people. To listen to them and finding out if they really are okay. Click on the image below to find out more.
 






 You don't have to wait for a national day to remind you to ask you friends, family or work mates if they are okay. I lost one of my brothers to suicide. It really is a horrible dark thing and so very, very  hard for the ones who are left behind. So please, no matter where you are in the world, ask someone you love today if they are okay.

R U OK? Day September 15th

R U Okay? Day is coming up on Thursday September 15th. 

I'm all for suicide prevention. Start a conversation with someone you love. It could change their life.


If you do know someone who needs help encourage them to contact their GP or Lifeline. Take them to the doctor if you have to but please don't leave it too late.

Beyond Blue
Lifeline 13 11 14

R U OK?

It's National R U OK? Day.

I hope that you are all Okay!!

R U OK? Day

Thursday October 7th is R U OK? Day.

It's a day aimed at getting Australians to ask someone, a friend, a colleague or family member if they are okay. It's all about suicide prevention & helping people. To listen to them and finding out if they really are okay.

I'm all for suicide prevention. After all I did lose one of my brothers this way. He felt that there was no one to listen to him. That there was no one there to be his friend. He felt that there was no other way. I am sure that he felt terribly isolated and extremely depressed too.

So if you get the chance ask someone if they are okay please do it. They may just need to know that you are there to listen. You don't have to solve their problems but you may just make a difference. Or it may just be a way to let your friend, colleague or family member know that you care & that you want to get to know them better.

If they do need help encourage them to contact their GP or Lifeline.
Beyond Blue
Lifeline 13 11 14

No matter where you are in the world you should ask someone Are You Okay? Such a simple question could make a HUGE difference.