Kensington Palace shares Kate Middleton's touching message about 'hope'

 

Princess Kate starts Addiction Awareness Week 2024 with an impassioned message of hope and healing.

Catherine, the patron of The Forward Trust, issued a statement imploring people to be more sensitive to those struggling with addiction.

Kate elaborated: "As Patron of The Forward Trust, I am delighted to once again support Addiction Awareness Week."

"It's encouraging to see that work is still being made toward eradicating the stigma associated with addiction. For far too long, many people have suffered in secret, harboring sentiments of shame and guilt about their situation, despite their vulnerability," the Princess continued.

The Princess of Wales urged people not to "judge and criticise" individuals struggling with addiction. Rather, the future Queen feels that "we must take the time to sit by someone's side, learning the values of love and empathy."

"Being a shoulder to cry on or an ear to listen to, these simple acts of kindness are crucial in breaking down the misunderstandings that so many face," according to Kate.

At the end of her statement, the Princess urged people to band together and raise awareness about addiction, which is "not a choice." It's a significant mental health issue that might harm any of us."

"It is up to everyone of us to modify the way we think about and regard the many persons struggling with addiction. "Because recovery is possible," she stated.

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