Life, grief, loss, and the years of exposure to trauma as a First Responder...it changes you. I’ve seen and carried more than I ever imagined when I started my career in the fire service over 32 years ago. For a long time, I didn’t realize how much of that weight I was bringing home. I was short-tempered, exhausted, and disconnected, and that wasn’t the dad, partner, or friend I wanted to be.
Now that I’m retired, I’ve had time to reflect and to keep doing the real work, the internal kind. Healing doesn’t happen by accident. You have to be intentional about taking care of yourself. You have to recognize when you’re hurting, be brave enough to reach out, and remember that you’re not alone in it.
Movember has been a huge part of that journey for me. It’s given me a platform to share my story, connect with others who’ve walked similar paths, and help normalize these conversations about men’s mental health. The truth is, it’s not a weakness to ask for help; it’s courageous! Every time we talk openly, listen with empathy, and show up for one another, we help break the stigma that keeps too many men suffering in silence.
Your support for Movember fuels real progress, funding groundbreaking research, life-changing treatment programs, and community-based initiatives that are saving and changing lives. From prostate and testicular cancer research to innovative mental health and suicide prevention projects, Movember’s impact is global and deeply personal.
Together, we can make sure more men get the support they need when they need it most. Every donation, every conversation, every moustache grown, it all adds up to a movement that’s changing the face of men’s health.
Thank you for standing with me, for showing up, and for helping men live healthier, longer, and more connected lives!
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