We tend to think support is for people in crisis.
But the truth is, some of the people who benefit the most from peer support… don’t even realize they’re allowed to ask for it.
That’s why I made this video. Watch it here:
After nearly five years working in peer support and creating content about mental wellness, I’ve noticed a pattern: Too many people wait until things are unbearable before they reach out.
And even more people (especially those who are doing “okay” on the surface) aren’t sure if they’re allowed to need support at all.
If you’ve been met with shame, judgment, or silence in the past, asking for support can feel risky.
Peer support offers a space where you don’t have to justify your pain — just show up as you are.
Sometimes what we need isn’t another fix or plan. It’s a conversation.
Peer support isn’t about solving your problems — it’s about being heard, understood, and met with presence.
Even when we’re surrounded by people, loneliness can run deep.
Peer support makes space for the “me too” moments that remind us we’re not the only ones feeling this way.
You don’t need to be in crisis to want connection.
Maybe you’re journaling, practicing mindfulness, setting boundaries — and you just want to reflect with someone real. Peer support can meet you there.
Peer support works with therapy, medication, and other tools — not against them.
It can be the missing piece that helps everything else land in a more human way.
Are you someone who’s received peer support?
Are you curious about working with a peer support worker or becoming one yourself?
Reach out to me on my channels and let me know.
Feel free to share this with someone who might need it.
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Until next time, I'm Jeff Turner to take care of yourself, however that looks to you!