Season 4, Episode 3 — “Are You Really Here: The Power of Being Present”

What does it actually mean to be there for someone?

September is Suicide Prevention Month, but this conversation goes deeper than crisis intervention. In this episode of Outreach With Reggie, we explore the loneliness that can exist even when you’re surrounded by people, the lost art of meaningful conversation, the privilege of community and family, and what happens when someone doesn’t feel seen, heard, chosen, or loved.

Through the lens of my own experience in foster care, we talk about what it means to grow up with relationships that can change, people who can come and go, and the importance of having someone who doesn’t simply occupy a place in your life—but is truly present in it.

We explore the difference between being p ...