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Letter: Listening is a superpower

By Jason Todd, Portland
Published: June 20, 2022, 6:00am

Recently, I encountered a young man in crisis on the Broadway Bridge. The experience haunts me. Since that day, I’ve asked myself how I can possibly repurpose that tragic event into something positive? Having personally struggled with mental health and alcohol abuse challenges in the past, I greatly benefited from the kindness of those who were willing to listen.

Listening is a superpower we all possess and can absolutely have a positive impact on another’s life. Simply offering to listen lets the other person know you care and they are not invisible.

Please, if you sense someone is struggling, reach out. Not all superheroes wear capes.

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