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 zabeth-a-resounding-success/
SUMMARY:Rcoz's 1st Chalo Baatein Karen Event at Lake Elizabeth: A Resoundin
 g Success!
DESCRIPTION:\nDate: Sunday\, Sept 29\, 2024\nTime: 10 am - 11 am\nLocation:
  Lake Elizabeth\, 40000 Paseo Padre Pkwy\, Fremont\, CA\n\n\n\nOn a beauti
 ful sunny morning at Lake Elizabeth\, the Rcoz team set up a picnic table 
 under a canopy of trees with a gurgling brook nearby. Hot coffee and cooki
 es were laid out close to the trail\, which caught the attention of South 
 Asians enjoying their morning walks. What a perfect setting for the meanin
 gful conversations that unfolded in our very first Chalo Baatein Karen Dis
 cussion series!\n\n\n\nOur trusted advisor\, psychiatrist Dr. Seema Sehgal
 \, answered a wide range of questions from attendees\, many of whom were e
 ager to understand more about mental wellness within the South Asian cultu
 ral context. The conversation touched on how cultural norms can make it di
 fficult to talk about mental health or seek help.\n\n\n\nThis conversation
  highlighted how much our community needs this space. It not only validate
 s the work we are doing at Rcoz but also shows how deeply people want to g
 et involved—whether as storytellers\, volunteers\, or simply by spreadin
 g the word within their own circles.\n\n\n\nOne attendee shared how a prio
 r Rcoz event gave her the courage to take a step in the right direction. S
 ix months later\, she is ready to face all her demons\, and our hearts swe
 lled with pride for our courageous warrior!\n\n\n\nThis event was a powerf
 ul reminder of the power of conversations and open dialogue on mental heal
 th awareness\, especially within the South Asian community. It was a wonde
 rful feeling for the Rcoz team to see nearly 35 people leave with somethin
 g meaningful—whether it was new insights\, a sense of connection\, or si
 mply that they are not alone.\n\n\n\nJoin Rcoz at our next event and be pa
 rt of this journey toward breaking the stigma around mental health.\n\n\n\
 nThis free event is a step toward building awareness and acceptance for be
 tter mental health in the South Asian community. Those wishing to support 
 Rcoz\, please know that every donation will have a direct impact on our pr
 ograms and initiatives. To donate\, click here\n\n\n\nFor inquiries\, plea
 se contact: info@rcoz.us\n\n\n\nIf you have attended our event\, we would 
 like to hear from you. Please fill out the survey form.\n
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