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The Power of Hope

Jul 17, 2020

The image on the left was without question one of the most challenging times of my life. I hid behind my smile, and not a single person knew the depths of my struggles with mental illness and addiction. As a teacher, I downplayed my collapse in the hallway outside of...

Mental Health Tips

Jun 4, 2020

Over the past few weeks I have received numerous requests asking for tips to assist in one’s mental wellness. This has inspired me to create a series of mental health tips. Here is tip number 1!...

Men and Suicide: It’s Time to Talk

Apr 16, 2020

Lately, I’ve received a lot of messages from men who are really struggling, and I have a very legitimate fear that as we continue to navigate through COVID-19 we are going to see an increase in male suicides over the next few months. Men, we are dying by...

3 Strategies to Manage Emotions

Apr 9, 2020

Here’s the thing… emotions are energy. Where we run into problems is when this energy remains trapped inside. In an attempt to manage my emotions, I spent many years turning towards self-harming behaviours, or substances like alcohol. That did not work. What did...

COVID-19 and Grief

Apr 6, 2020

This image was taken during my last keynote before COVID-19. As time ticks on I am finding that one of the greatest emotions I am feeling is grief. After spending so many years trying to harm or kill myself this was my redemption. However, while there is loss for all...

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The Power of Hope

Mental Health Tips

Men and Suicide: It’s Time to Talk

3 Strategies to Manage Emotions

COVID-19 and Grief

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