Getting Through Together Digest: 9th December 2020
Kia ora. With every difficulty, there is relief.
This is just one of the lessons of the Quran that Dr Hamimah Tuyan shares with us in this issue, following the release of the Ko tō tātou kāinga tēnei: Report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the terrorist attack on 15 March 2019.
It is a great privilege to be able to share Dr Tuyan's story with you, on how she has faced life after losing her husband Zekeriya Tuyan - the 51st martyr.
As Hamimah tells us, her community rallied round her in her darkest days - sharing meals, chatting over the fence, waving whenever she and her young sons drove past, as well as checking on her daily. This is what building a more compassionate and cohesive society looks like.
Let's keep coming together, spreading kindness at every turn, supporting each other and reflecting on where we've come from because as Hamimah says, we all have the ability to be somebody's relief in tough times.
Arohanui,
All Right? and Mental Health Foundation
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Not all right?
These new challenges and the loss of our regular routines is causing stress for many of us. This can really erode our wellbeing over time. While it’s important to remember to do the little things that help recharge us, it’s also important to know there is someone to talk to and free help available. It’s all right to reach out if you need to - we all need a bit of support from time-to-time.
Call or text 1737 to speak with a trained counsellor anytime - it’s free and completely confidential. You can also call Lifeline on 0800 543354 or text HELP to 4357.
Check out the Mental Health Foundation’s website for further advice on how to stay mentally well during this time.
Until next time, stay well Aotearoa.
And remember, we'll get through this - together.