For some, pressure of holidays rings in season of heightened stress
Sean Ferrell is a volunteer at Memphis Crisis Center, where the volume of calls often increases during the holiday season. This month marks the Crisis Center’s 50th birthday since incorporating as a nonprofit. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
For many people, the expectations of the holiday season are simply too much. And if they become overwhelmed, they might just call the Memphis Crisis Center, where volunteers are waiting and listening.
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Don Wade
Don Wade has been a Memphis journalist since 1998 and he has won awards for both his sports and news/feature writing. He is originally from Kansas City and is married with three sons.
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