As promised, we are back with part two of the big issues deep dive with Sarah sharing some of her story from her side of the fence with regard to mental health stereotypes. As with last weeks episode the A+B=C formula was also an expectation for Sarah, get married have kids live happily ever after! Sarah shares candidly and with vulnerability as she speaks of the impact mental health stereotypes have had on her family life as her husband continues to battle PTSD and all of that comes with it.  As always we wanted to hold space for the conversation  but also to help with practical tips  for those wishing to be better equipped in their attempts to be of assistance:1. Drop the expectation that there will be a happy outcome2. Ask questions that create a space for open conversations and rather than an opportunity to give solutions3. Allow people to be where they are rather than trying to skip forward4. Grand gestures are good, but consistency is better5. Set at your store with regard to what support you can offer6. Just ask, don’t assume you know how best to help.Resources:1. Best Friend Therapy: Ep1 boundaries, what are they? - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3mIiYg04LDshddZJ4LmC9V?si=pb9piMCSTSCe_jW4tqfBTg2. Jay Shetty: killing ego: https://www.jayshetty.me/blog/jay-shetty-on-3-strategies-people-use-to-overcome-their-egoOver the Fence is a podcast written and presented by Vangeya Mhone and Sarah ParkinsonMusic: https://www.purple-planet.comEditing and Post-Production: Chris Parkinson

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