tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-998250393580256984.post3297252778325296660..comments2024-02-21T10:24:00.263+00:00Comments on Gum on My Shoe: It's Okay If You Don't Know How to Help MeGum On My Shoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02794936633523639600noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-998250393580256984.post-69900849978682847432020-03-22T23:55:11.547+00:002020-03-22T23:55:11.547+00:00Cheers, Tim. That means a lot to me. I sometimes w...Cheers, Tim. That means a lot to me. I sometimes wonder how much of what Fran and I share here resonates with others, so when someone takes the time to reach out and say or show that they "get it" - well, yeah. Thank you. It sounds like you have a strong support team there for you which is brilliant.<br />Best wishes,<br />Marty Gum On My Shoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02794936633523639600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-998250393580256984.post-20134902454327982382020-03-20T20:50:53.276+00:002020-03-20T20:50:53.276+00:00Hi Martin,
I stumbled upon your website kind of by...Hi Martin,<br />I stumbled upon your website kind of by accident but I'm really glad I did. Your post struck a nerve with me; as someone who suffers from mental illness it's important to me that I have a strong support system...that being said, not everyone in that system is able to offer the same quality or type of support, and that's ok. I rely on my wife for a large amount of support, but also on my employer (who knows all about my illness) who understands when I need to take a mental health day. They don't offer suggestions or counseling when my symptoms flare up, they simply are there, supporting me emotionally as well as financially.<br /><br />As helpful as formal therapy and medication is sometimes the best treatment is a welcoming smile or a loving embrace, something that says "I'm here for you".<br /><br />Keep up the good work, I'll be reading more of your blog.<br /><br />Take care,<br />Tim OuelletteTim Ouellettehttp://www.stigmanomore.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-998250393580256984.post-90124373609413074562020-03-02T19:46:54.246+00:002020-03-02T19:46:54.246+00:00Thank you so much, Bexa 😀Thank you so much, Bexa 😀Gum On My Shoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02794936633523639600noreply@blogger.com