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10 Years Sober and Proud

Sep 12, 2019

Today marks 10 years of sobriety. I am emotional even writing that. The reality is that nothing in my life would be possible without my sobriety. Nothing. I would not be blessed with a beautiful wife, four incredible sons, and a home not a house. From day one my...

3 Life Lessons While Watching My Son Fight For His Life

Aug 5, 2019

Early June, 2018 my wife, Tanya, and I discovered a large mass in the stomach of our six-year-old son, Malcolm. The situation progressed rapidly, and what transpired over the next few months was one of the most challenging experiences of my life. It’s one thing when...

You Were Born Resilient

Jul 14, 2019

You were born resilient, and you were born to fight. My latest book Born Resilient: True Stories of Life’s Greatest Challenges has received criticism over its title. The argument is that we were not born resilient, but rather that resiliency is a skill we must...

The Power of Your Story

Jun 20, 2019

There is nothing more powerful, or as sacred as your story. Have you ever shared your story? If not, what’s holding you back? For me, it was fear. Fear of being judged. Fear of being vulnerable. That list could go on and on. But then I took a risk, and...

Rewriting the Scripts of Men and Mental Health

Jun 12, 2019

My travels recently took me to a small rural community. Here, I was asked to deliver a motivational message to the countless volunteers who tirelessly gave their time to assist others. I was welcomed with open arms and embraced with the warm hospitality that only a...

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10 Years Sober and Proud

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“What’s stronger than a broken man who has the courage to rebuild himself? It’s time to redefine what it means to be strong.”