Following the publication of my articles on my long dark tunnel of anxiety and depression, I was struck by a big wave of love that warmed my heart and soul. The wave lifted me up and inspired me to reconnect with friends I hadn't seen in a long time. I...
Toxic Leadership in the Canadian Armed Forces
The Canadian Armed Forces do not have a monopoly on foolish leaders, sociopaths, tyrants, or people lacking emotional intelligence. They can be found leading large companies, directing schools, heading major hospitals, and even within the church, basically wherever they can climb the ranks. The Canadian Armed Forces are not exempt...
My Long Tunnel of Anxiety and Depression – part 3: continuation and end
I shared my recent mental health struggles in My Long Dark Tunnel of Anxiety and Depression, Part 1 and Part 2. In this final text, I would like to address the topic of the beginnings of panic attacks, my search for the causes of trauma and the general feeling that...
My Long, Dark Tunnel of Anxiety and Depression (part 2 – The Resources)
After sharing my personal experience in "My Long Dark Tunnel of Anxiety and Depression (Part 1 - The Crisis)", I want to share here the resources that have benefited me in my journey. But first, I cannot ignore the wave, nay, the tsunami of testimonies that I received during the...
My Long and Dark Tunnel of Anxiety and Depression (Part 1 – the Crisis)
Almost no one knew it, except for my wife and a few close friends, but I am just emerging from a long, dark tunnel of anxiety and depression. I've been wearing a mask for exactly 1 year and 8 months, I’ve been pretending that all is good when, in reality,...