Bell Let's Talk and Listen
The annual Bell Let’s Talk Day takes place on Jan. 31, 2018. While talking is great, I believe that we must also teach society how to respond to people struggling with…
Year: 2018
Are You Hearing or Are You Listening?
Think about the conversations that you have with the people in your life. What percentage of the time is spent with you talking compared to the time that you spend…
Paula's Story: When the Drugs Don't Work
My full name is Paula Jacobs-St. Germaine. I want to use my real name in this story because the more that I own it and recognize it for what it…
The Two Most Powerful Words: "Me Too"
I write this blog for every man out there who has been sexually abused. This is for the man who truly understands my shame, and continues to suffer in…
The Rewards of Hard Work vs Winning the Lottery
We live in a society where we are always ready for the reward, but we are rarely ready for the work. Think about your first job. Remember when you received…
How Does A Homeless Person Spend Their Money?
The answer is quite simple. It is none of your business. I walked downtown today and as usual, there were a few homeless people sitting on the sidewalk. With hat…