It’s 1:29 AM. I’m drinking decaf. I should be in bed, but I’m not. I wanted to write you a quick note. I’ve been meaning to do this for a while, but couldn’t gain any traction to actually get it …
Life of Mike
My mental health crisis does NOT end in tragedy. Share your story to help others get through theirs. May is Mental Health Awareness month
I had a mental health crisis when I was a Grade 8 Teacher at Longfields Davidson Heights Secondary School (OCDSB) here in Ottawa. As a result of what happened at school, I am no longer fit to teach …
How to keep going when life sucks: Water the grass. And, #GetLoud.
WHEN LIFE REALLY SUCKS, GET HELP. I did. If you're a youth in Canada (20 years old or younger), reach out to a trusted adult. Kids Help Phone also offers 24/7/365 support. If you're an adult in Ottawa …
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How to be happy: Choose (your) Struggle
Disclaimer: I'm not recommending you quit your job or make major changes to your life. I'm simply saying that I did. I do me, you do you, and somehow we'll figure this thing out. Instead of …
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How to persevere when you lose your job: 5 strategies
How do you persevere if you lose your job? Change your perspective and think of this an opportunity to re-invent yourself Have you ever thought about what would happen if you lost your job? Or …
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Excellent Rogers Customer Service:Mental Health Support Starts With…
This is an open letter to Rogers celebrating the compassion and empathy demonstrated by a Rogers employee as I struggled to deal with a mental health crisis and an unexpected Rogers …
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