When the world feels overwhelming, this Salt Lake City group offers refuge

SALT LAKE CITY — From a shooting at a Salt Lake City church to violence and loss around the world, some people are seeking ways to cope and support one another.

Some of them attend the Salt Lake City support group “Come As You Are.” The group, which originally started online, gives people the chance to share what has been on their minds in a judgment-free space. It’s “for anyone tired of pretending they’re fine.”

People are encouraged to “come as you are.” Founder Ashley Rupe, who grew up in Salt Lake City, says helping people process their day-to-day experiences is why the group exists, especially given current events…

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