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
Why Do I Choose to Write About the Life and Passing of My Beautiful Daughter?
I’m often asked why I choose to write about the life and passing of my beautiful daughter, Madeline. Over the last 6 years, the reasons have been diverse. Sometimes it’s about an event that’s occurred that hits so close to home that I feel a need to share its relevance in my context. Perhaps it’s because I have a terrible … Read More
I Still Suffer Through Horrible Days, but Now I Know What Causes Them
So Who Am I Going to be Tomorrow? To say my battle with depression is behind me would be anything but truthful. I still have bad days, but now I have a much better sense of what causes them….for the most part. You don’t just walk away from depression and slam the door on its clutches. Depression isn’t like that. … Read More
How My Favourite Book of the Year Completely Changed How I Run My Business
There are a few positives that have come from living in the midst of a pandemic. I’ve got back to doing things that I love, that I haven’t done in years. Despite having brought so much richness to my life in the past; cycling and playing the guitar is something that has helped to reinvigorate passion in my life over … Read More