This might not apply to you or your situation, but it seemed like a good opening to say this.
Sometimes mental health issues that you don't really notice about someone because they hide them well or have relatively minor affects on their day to day life can cause issues when they come together under situations that create pressure. If people know someone like this a great way to be a friend is to reach out and offer them help a few days before the big event to help take some of the pressure off. Something like "Hey a few of us are getting together for some pizza and to do a tune on the bikes, thought we could use your help" would be a great way to give someone that little bit of support they need without calling direct attention to whatever they might be dealing with. The beauty part of that is when you might need help, others you've helped in the past are usually willing to step up to return the kindness. We all go through ups and downs, so we all need to take an interest in caring for each other.
Bro-hug and kumbaya at your own comfort level.
Oct. 14, 2021, 4:13 p.m. - Mark
This might not apply to you or your situation, but it seemed like a good opening to say this. Sometimes mental health issues that you don't really notice about someone because they hide them well or have relatively minor affects on their day to day life can cause issues when they come together under situations that create pressure. If people know someone like this a great way to be a friend is to reach out and offer them help a few days before the big event to help take some of the pressure off. Something like "Hey a few of us are getting together for some pizza and to do a tune on the bikes, thought we could use your help" would be a great way to give someone that little bit of support they need without calling direct attention to whatever they might be dealing with. The beauty part of that is when you might need help, others you've helped in the past are usually willing to step up to return the kindness. We all go through ups and downs, so we all need to take an interest in caring for each other. Bro-hug and kumbaya at your own comfort level.