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It’s OK to not be OK
We wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the world we’re living in today. It’s no secret—these are uncertain and, at sometimes, frightening times.
As a society, we’re more aware than ever of the challenges we face. We send our children and grandchildren to school and carry the worry that they may not be safe. We turn on the news and are met with stories that spark concern, fear or even helplessness.
What once felt distant now feels closer to home. The events we see unfolding aren’t happening in faraway places. They’re happening in our country, our states, our towns.
It’s okay to be afraid. It’s okay to feel overwhelmed or unsure. These emotions are real, and you’re not alone in feeling them.
In these moments, it’s important to remember that, whether in a close-knit community or across a larger national landscape, we’re still a people united. We may not always see the world the same way, and that’s normal. We each come from different experiences, cultures and perspectives.
But despite our differences, we all belong to the same human community. Empathy and respect go a long way. You never truly know how an event might affect someone else, so kindness matters—especially now.
Change doesn’t happen through division. It starts when we choose understanding over judgment, support over indifference.
So, let’s be there for one another. Spread love. Offer support. Be the reason someone feels a little less afraid today.
The PEACH Pit team
Remembering 9/11
You’re not alone; reach out
Hey, all!
Here at The PEACH Pit, we value our clients, and we also value our community. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, in honor of those who have died by suicide and those struggling, we want to offer ways to help, even if you cannot make it out to see us.
Potential warning signs:
- Withdrawing: This can come in many shapes and forms:
- If someone loses interest in something they previously loved,
- If someone who normally loves being around others begins to isolate.
- Giving personal items away to those around them;
- Talking about hopelessness even if it seems minor;
- Declining energy levels for work, school or activities.
Potential Ways to Help:
Even if someone hasn’t stated what is going on, sometimes it’s difficult to reach out. That’s where reaching out to those around you can go a long way.
- A check in like “How are you?”
- A supportive message like “I am here for you.”
- Offering support, not just advice, like “If you ever need someone to sit and listen, I’m here.”
- A distraction can also help sometimes, so asking things like “Hey do you want me to bring over food?” or “Do you want to go get food with me?” can also go a long way.
Sometimes, being there for someone, even if it’s not discussing what’s truly going on, can be beneficial.
Sometimes, it’s nice to have someone around you who you can talk to without judgment.
We’re all different and special in our own ways, and we each need different care. We’re not all the same, and that’s what is beautiful.
And remember, if you’re the one struggling, it’s okay to feel the way you do. It’s also okay to ask for help when needed. You’re not alone.
If you need additional resources, here are places where you can reach out.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial or text 988
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth): 1-866-488-7386
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Text START to 88788
NAMI HelpLine (Mental Illness & Resources): 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
You’re not alone. We are a community. ❤
~The PEACH Pit
Youth learn power tools for life
FORT VALLEY — Nine children worked with a team of horses to learn lifelong skills during The PEACH Pit’s Power Tools for Living camp.
No, not those power tools.
Respect. Responsibility. Choices and consequences. Relationship skills. Empathy. Boundaries.
Each day of the June camp focused on a different power tools, with the final day being a wrap-up of all the skills.
The camp was made possible by a State of Hope grant and a partnership with the Fort Valley Youth Center of Excellence, the camp’s host site.
Hey, federal friends: CFC giving ends Jan. 15
Dear Federal Retirees,
The 2023 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is ending. The final day to pledge using the CFC‘s Online Giving System is Jan. 15, which is a federal holiday. If you have already pledged, thank you! If you haven’t, please consider doing so today.
Here’s the thing: You can give even while you’re home over the holiday weekend by going to https://cfcgiving.opm.gov/welcome. The PEACH Pit’s CFC code is 27220.
Here’s how your donation can help:
$26 buys a box of hand warmers
$120 buys grain for three horses for two weeks
$180 provides two equine-assisted psychotherapy sessions for a client
$500 sponsors a child for summer camp
$1,000 sponsors travel, lodging and meals for a woman Veteran at a retreat
How can I donate?
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