Being there for one another the best way we can
“I got you a delicious cake,” said the mole“Did you?”“Yes”“Where is it?”“I ate it,” said the mole“Oh”“But I got you another.”“Did you? Where is that one?”“The same thing seems to have happened.” -The Boy, the Mole the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy Sometimes the...
What if people really saw us
Isn’t it odd. We can only see our outsides, but nearly everything happens on the inside. - The Boy, the Mole the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy If people could see us, truly see us…what would they think? Would they see honour,...
The bravest thing you’ve ever said
“What is the bravest thing you’ve ever said?” asked the boy.“Help” said the horse.“When have you been at your strongest?” Asked the boy“When I have dared to show my weakness” The Boy, the Mole the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy I used to belief courage was...
We’ve got this
The wonderful thing about starting a New Year is that it’s a fresh start. This is the time of year when we reflect on who’ve we’ve been this past year, and who we want to be in the year ahead. The ritual of making New Year’s resolutions is a cultural tradition that...
Quiet Connections
Every Christmas Day I know two things will be true: I will likely eat chocolate for breakfastI’ll spend time connecting with people I love. This year, although I’m fairly certain a Toblerone bar will make its way into my stocking, I also know the way...
How trauma defines us
Post-traumatic stress isn’t about what happens to us. That’s only part of the equation. It’s more about how we understand and react to life altering events that determines our path.For decades comic books and stories have been used to show the struggle between good...
The discomfort of being in transit
Have you ever noticed the expression on people’s faces when they’re riding the subway? It’s a specific look: slack face, eyes downcast staring intently at an imaginary object on the floor. Some people wear ear buds, some read their digital...
Every cloud has a silver lining
Have you noticed that time passes differently now that we’re not going anywhere? Normally, holidays mark occasions where we reunite with family members. This year it’ll be quite different. Instead of travelling cross country, our cars overloaded with gifts, food...
The things we don’t talk about
Sometimes, difficult memories can feel like we're living with an elephant in the room. It can be very hard to lead that elephant out, and so we might do our best to ignore him. But that big ol' elephant is stinky and takes up a lot of space. There's no room for...
This too shall pass
In times of increased stress, we may not be able to carry our usual load with the same ease. This doesn’t mean we’re getting worse or moving backwards in our recovery. Rather, it’s a sign that we may need to adjust our approach. PTSD...
