Transform Your Life with Elephant in the Room 4U
The Why: My Mom, Gloria Krajnik-Ruh 2/13/1943-11/26/2025
Elephant in the Room 4U was created to start the conversation early, no matter the situation. My Mom, Gloria, was diagnosed with a terminal disease (Interstitial Lung Disease-ILD) in 2021, yet initially decided not to tell anyone except her husband. It was a 4-year life sentence with no known cure. She eventually told me and my brother, her sons, in December of 2022. Her symptoms worsened and she required more acute care as 2023 started. I traveled from Florida to Los Angeles, California, in January of 2023, and took her to the ER, where she was treated for life-threatening pneumonia, very low levels of potassium, and her oxygen level tanked into the 60s.She started 24/7 oxygen, and for the next 2 1/2 years, I made frequent trips to Southern California to get her the care she required to enjoy her life. Eventually, she wanted to be at home, so I orchestrated a 24/7 Home Hospice Care Program, stayed by her bedside for the first 6 weeks, then returned for the final 6 weeks, from July to November 2025. We laughed, we definitely cried a lot, and we had great conversations, one of which let me here, to start Elephant in the Room 4U, a Mental Health Support Platform to start the conversation as early as possible to help those in need. My Mom was my best friend, and we spoke daily, even though we live so far apart. This event drove me to creating this site to help anyone in need. Time goes by quickly, life is short. It's time we ask for help, trust our family and friends in our inner circle, and find joy, love, comfort, compassion, support, and kindness, where judgment, bias, and opinions are left aside.
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Mental Health Support & Wellness
Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing Support
We believe mental wellness is foundational to high performance, strong relationships, and a fulfilling life. Our platform provides compassionate support through our community designed to help individuals navigate emotional challenges, build resilience, and restore clarity, purpose, and momentum.
We focus on practical mindset tools, emotional regulation strategies, and behavior-based performance information to empower sustainable personal growth.
Depression Support
Depression can impact motivation, energy, confidence, and overall quality of life. Our approach focuses on restoring mental clarity, emotional balance, and daily momentum.
We work with clients to:
- Break cycles of negative thinking
- Rebuild daily structure and purpose
- Increase emotional awareness and regulation
- Strengthen self-worth and motivation
- Create actionable personal growth plans
Our goal is to help you reconnect with their strengths and regain forward movement.
Grief, Loss & Forgiveness
Grief and loss can arise from the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, career changes, health challenges, or major life transitions. Forgiveness—both of others and yourself—is often a critical step in healing and emotional freedom.
We support individuals in:
- Processing grief in healthy, constructive ways
- Managing emotional overwhelm and unresolved pain
- Releasing resentment and emotional burden
- Rebuilding identity after major life changes
- Developing inner peace and emotional closure
Our support forums help people honor their experiences while moving forward with strength and renewed purpose.
Substance Abuse (Alcohol & Drugs)
Substance use often stems from deeper emotional pain, stress, trauma, or burnout. Recovery requires both behavioral change and mindset transformation.
We help clients:
- Identify emotional and behavioral triggers
- Build healthier coping mechanisms
- Strengthen self-control and accountability
- Replace destructive habits with performance-focused routines
- Develop sustainable lifestyle structure
Your goal is to emphasize long-term behavioral change, emotional resilience, and purpose-driven living.
Manage Stress and Anxiety
Chronic stress and anxiety affect performance, relationships, physical health, and decision-making. Learning how to regulate the nervous system and thought patterns is essential for long-term success.
We support you by teaching:
- Stress management and emotional regulation techniques
- Cognitive reframing and mindset mastery tools
- Breathwork and mental focus strategies
- Time, energy, and boundary management
- High-performance resilience habits
Develop practical skills to stay calm, focused, and mentally strong under pressure.
Suicide Ideation Support
Experiencing thoughts of self-harm or hopelessness can feel isolating and overwhelming. You are not alone. Support is available.
We provide compassionate, judgment-free guidance focused on:
- Stabilizing emotional distress
- Building coping strategies and emotional safety plans
- Strengthening support networks
- Reframing negative thought patterns
- Rebuilding hope, meaning, and connection
Important Note: If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, contact emergency services or call/text 988 in the U.S. for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
About Elephant in the Room 4U
Our Mission
At Elephant in the Room 4U, our mission is to remove the stigma surrounding mental health by creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive space where honest conversations can thrive. We believe that meaningful change begins with courageous dialogue, compassionate listening, and accessible education.
We are committed to empowering individuals, families, and communities to openly address mental health challenges, strengthen emotional resilience, and prioritize well-being without fear of judgment. Through awareness initiatives, practical resources, and community-centered engagement, we aim to bridge the gap between silence and support.
Our purpose is simple yet powerful: to make mental health conversations normal, approachable, and actionable—so no one has to face their struggles alone. By fostering connection, understanding, and hope, we work to build a culture where seeking help is seen as strength and every voice is valued.
Our Mantra
Speak It. Face It. Heal It.
At Elephant in the Room 4U, we believe that what remains unspoken often holds the greatest power over our well-being. Our mantra is a call to courage — to bring difficult conversations into the light, confront emotional challenges with honesty, and take meaningful steps toward healing and growth.
We stand for compassion without judgment, listening without assumptions, and support without stigma. Every story matters. Every voice deserves to be heard. And every person deserves access to understanding, hope, and practical tools for mental and emotional wellness.
By choosing to speak openly, face reality with strength, and heal together, we create a culture where mental health is not hidden — it is honored, supported, and prioritized.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to break the silence surrounding mental health by creating safe, accessible spaces where individuals feel seen, heard, and supported. We exist to normalize conversations about emotional well-being, reduce stigma, and empower people to seek help without fear, shame, or judgment.
Elephant in the Room 4U is dedicated to equipping individuals, families, workplaces, and communities with the awareness, tools, and resources needed to navigate life’s challenges — from grief and trauma to stress, anxiety, and personal struggles. We believe prevention, education, and early support save lives and strengthen communities.
By fostering connection, promoting resilience, and encouraging courageous conversations, our purpose is not only to support healing — but to inspire hope, restore dignity, and build a future where mental health care is accessible, accepted, and prioritized for all.
Elephant in the Room 4U Store (Coming Soon)
Elephant in the Room 4U Plush Toy
Elephant in the Room 4U Plush Toy
Elephant in the Room 4U Plush Toy
Eliza the Elephant will act as the mediator in your tough conversations. Whomever is holding Eliza the Elephant has the floor. No judgment, no interruptions, no bias, no favoritism. Just open, honest and timely communication with those not speaking listening with the intent to understand.
The Transformation Tree
Elephant in the Room 4U Plush Toy
Elephant in the Room 4U Plush Toy
The Transformation Tree, A Children's Book for All Humans, written by Mark Krajnik, will be out in March 2026. This book brings positivity, hope, love, and kindness to you. You will start pulling your "Worry Weeds" and nurturing your Transformation Tree.