Drumming To The Beat Of Depression: Joe McGillis’ Story

If you know Joe McGillis, you know his energy might put a nuclear plant out of business. He’s a husband, a father, a musician (a drummer to be specific).  He’s a full time high school teacher at St. Peter Catholic Secondary School in Peterborough ON. Joe McGillis also has depression. Joe the drummer and MF … Read more

Dear MF: My Husband Has PTSD

January is one of the toughest months for people struggling with mental health.  I will be posting a few articles in the next week dedicated to mental health awareness and Bell Let’s Talk Day.   This post is near and dear to my heart.  Linda Bowser Blanchette and I met a few years back and … Read more

JER IS ON VACATION BUT I HAVE A BIG SURPRISE FOR HIM WHEN HE GETS BACK!!

A few weeks back Jer and I were chatting about where to go on vacation! He said he and his wife needed a get away!  Working in retail over the Christmas holidays can certainly burn a guy out!  And let’s be honest, JER DESERVES A BREAK!! So he took one!! Jer went on a road … Read more

Let’s Talk About Depression & Addiction 

January 27th is Bell Let’s Talk Day.  A day designed to encourage everyone to talk about mental health. A day designed to end the stigma around mental illness and raise awareness. On January 27th, Bell will donate 5¢ more to mental health initiatives for every: Text message sent* Mobile & long distance call made* Tweet … Read more