Just started today with a peer worker-led service aimed at addressing suicide. Felt a bit awkward and I have a slight vulnerability hangover from accurately sharing my story with a stranger, but I'm glad I'm giving it a go. I have put this off for ages, overcoming shyness/shame to finally reach out for help, had to get a referral from my psychologist and advocate for myself. I think I've often played down my suicidality but I've realised this has done me no favours. I'll constantly downplay how painful my inner world is and continue to feel shit house. And so I'm trying to be more and more comfortable to plainly name my problems before I jump to solutions.
Any tips for starting with a new service and a new support worker?
