FEBRUARY 29 • 2024 | 21
J
N
O
n Sunday, March 10,
you can be a part of an
evening full of connec-
tion, listening and supporting
each other through meaningful
conversations and shared stories.
Five speakers, Max McColl,
Chayala Torgow, Tina Clements,
Mia Bragman and Sean English,
will bravely share their personal
journeys related to topics deal-
ing with mental health, commu-
nity and life.
The live storytelling event
presented by Friendship Circle’s
UMatter, “One Thing I Wish
You Knew,
” aims to convey the
powerful message that you are
not alone.
UMatter aims to create a safe,
positive environment where
teens are able to open up about
their own mental health with
their peers. It operates on a
peer-to-peer model of teens
helping one another overcome
stigmas and obstacles related to
mental health. UMatter operates
within Friendship Circle and is
led by Rabbi Yarden Blumstein,
UMatter teen director.
“There’s a community around
you, and you are worth it,
” Rabbi
Blumstein described
the messaging of
the upcoming event.
“
And the idea is
taking down that
stigma that stops us
from talking about
the things we need
to talk about. It’s an
event where people share their
stories, strength and hopes.
”
The event takes place at The
Community House, 380 S. Bates
St., Birmingham. The program
will begin at 5:30 p.m.
Overall, Rabbi Blumstein
hopes the event leads attendees
to start important conversations
about their mental health strug-
gles, and that it helps with the
ultimate goal of saving lives.
“We’ve seen teens bring their
parents and afterwards have a
pretty open conversation with
them,
” Rabbi Blumstein said.
“We’re hoping they start a con-
versation that needs to happen.
”
“One Thing I Wish You
Knew” is sponsored by
Hebrew Free Loan. Get your
free tickets at www.eventbrite.
com/e/one-thing-i-wish-you-
knew-tickets-825780019267.
The free event is open to parents, too.
UMatter Event
Seeks To Aid Teen
Understanding
DANNY SCHWARTZ SENIOR STAFF REPORTER
Rabbi
Yarden
Blumstein
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