We all face tragedy in our lives. We all need support, belonging, a friend, an ear, a shoulder. The Elephant in the Room 4U Mental Health Support was created to start the conversation around difficult situations, events, or topics that can lead to mental health issues. The Eliza the Elephant plush toy is to be given to someone that you love and care deeply about. to give permission to discuss the difficult, and sometimes impossible, topics that most of us avoid. Health issues, a relationship breakup, love, life, death, sickness, disease, depression, suicidal feelings or thoughts, addiction, sacrifices, resentment, job loss, financial issues, pain, and forgiveness. This is meant as a gesture of unconditional love and belonging.
When speaking, you should have a sense of calm around you. You must feel safe and connected to speak openly without blame or judgment. You have permission to share, in a positive and caring light, any issues, triumphs, problems, challenges, issues, or concerns. You are encouraged to pray together, laugh together, cry together, smile together. Whatever emotions you experience, this provides a safe haven for emotions, discussions, support, tranquility, and peace. This gives you the comfort and the strength to feel loved, show love, provide comfort, provide peace of mind, and free yourself of unwanted burdens. It enables you to forgive and rid yourself of any guilt, worry, or blame. It allows you to triumph over jealousy, envy, feeling alone, disappointment, hopelessness, or despair.
Open your mind. Open your heart. This is a call to action to start the conversation as early as possible and avoid heartache, drama, problems, and setbacks. A call to action to remove your prejudice and bias, eliminate your fears, rid yourself of doubts, and move forward in a loving, caring, trusting, and open direction. Once you have this forum, you experience a sense of relief and feel empowered to share what is hurting yourself or others. You are loved. You do matter. You have unique gifts to share in this life. You will make a positive difference. You will enable and inspire others around you. You are worthy.
This content offers coping ideas and conversation starters and does not replace professional care or emergency support.