First U member and seminary student Laura Roberts explores two beautiful Hebrew words: selah, a sacred pause inviting us to stop, breathe, and notice what is real, and chesed, a steadfast love that stays present even in the midst of suffering.

Through the lens of suicide prevention and mental health, we considered what it means to truly be there for one another—not necessarily with answers or solutions, but with presence, compassion, and a willingness to listen.

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