Looking out for each other.

Signs to notice

• · They've gone quieter than usual.
• · They're making small errors that aren't like them.
• · They're working through breaks and skipping meals.
• · They're more reactive or short-tempered.
• · They mention dreading the next shift more than once.
• · They've stopped doing the small things they used to enjoy.

How to start the conversation

You don't need a script. You need one honest sentence. Try:

"Hey, you've seemed a bit off this week — how are you really doing?"

Then listen. Don't fix. Don't compare to your own week. Don't try to talk them out of how they feel. Most of the time, being listened to is the whole thing.

If it's serious

If you're worried about their immediate safety, don't leave them alone. Call Befrienders Kenya with them — not for them. Sit beside them, put the phone on speaker if they want, let them speak. That single act of "you are not alone in this" can change a day.