I’ve written in the past about what important role anti-depressants have played in my life. They had become a necessity for my functioning after Maddie’s death. I’ve written blog posts about the merits of anti-depressants. There comes a time when change is needed and time to explore alternatives. Anti-depressants are not without side effects. Anti-depressants are not a magic pill that … Read More
Let’s Celebrate Maddie’s Life and Not Focus on her Death
This week is one of the hardest weeks that I face all year. The week of April 11th and Father’s Day are the other tough weeks that I struggle to get through. This June 28th would’ve been Maddie’s 21st birthday and the seventh year that we haven’t been able to spend it with her. The good thing is I get … Read More
Why Philanthropy is a Good Investment: It’s Not Always Obvious
The COVID-19 pandemic added new levels of stress and uncertainty to the lives of most Canadians. No corner of society worldwide has been left untouched by the effects of the pandemic, especially the non-profit sector. The pandemic hit charities on all fronts. The weakening economy cut donations while government restrictions on social gatherings shut down fundraising events. Even as charities … Read More