10 Years Sober and Proud
Today marks 10 years of sobriety. I am emotional even writing that. The reality is that nothing in my life would be possible without my sobriety. Nothing. I would not…
Tag: Recovery
3 Life Lessons While Watching My Son Fight For His Life
Early June, 2018 my wife, Tanya, and I discovered a large mass in the stomach of our six-year-old son, Malcolm. The situation progressed rapidly, and what transpired over the next…
You Were Born Resilient
You were born resilient, and you were born to fight. My latest book Born Resilient: True Stories of Life’s Greatest Challenges has received criticism over its title. The argument is…
The Power of Your Story
There is nothing more powerful, or as sacred as your story. Have you ever shared your story? If not, what’s holding you back? For me, it was fear. Fear…
Rewriting the Scripts of Men and Mental Health
My travels recently took me to a small rural community. Here, I was asked to deliver a motivational message to the countless volunteers who tirelessly gave their time to assist…
Your Family Deserves the Best Version of You
When I pull into my driveway after work, my eyes rest on the ribbons hanging from my rear-view mirror. This is my personal car wash. This is my reminder to…