Jack Perch
Meet Jack Perch, a 9-year-old from New London who brought his community together to pay tribute to a snowy egret who was violently attacked by two young men at nearby Ocean Beach. Jack organized an event to help his neighbors process the violent act and show respect for nature. “Those animals are like friends. The golden rule is for nature, too,” Jack told the New London Day.
Jack’s actions demonstrate how positive action can be part of the approach to coping with adversity, but not everyone has the tools to process their feelings in a healthy way. WeAreCT helps connect people with services for mental health, behavioral health, and resources for dealing with strong emotions such as grief, anger, and depression.
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