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Winning entries will be published in either Explore Bobcaygeon, Explore Buckhorn, or Explore Fenelon Falls 2023 with photo credit (each publication has a distribution of 15,000 copies).

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Deb Crossen

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Over The Back Fence

As I write this, it’s Bell Let’s Talk Day, an effort by the Canadian business giant to support mental health across the country. While the issue of mental health shouldn’t just have one day, I want to use this opportunity to do what I can to remove the stigma associated with it by opening up about my ongoing battle.

I started talking to a therapist about 10 years ago. I was struggling with the loss of my Mom, the increased responsibility of things at home due to John’s ongoing health issues, feelings of inadequacy about my job and, frankly, just getting older. There were some really, really dark days in there and I finally admitted I needed help.

That admission was one of the toughest, I have to say. On good days I felt strong and had an “I’ve got this” attitude. But when the depression rolled in (and believe me it came in waves), I didn’t feel so strong anymore. I suppose it was in one of these moments that I reached out. I still speak to my therapist on a regular basis, to talk things out or just to check in. editor@thepromoter.ca

I hear a lot about the challenges faced by today’s young people with bullying, cyberstalking and anxiety about school, friends, and life. I can’t imagine being a kid today with all this going on. Perhaps it is this wave of “new normal” for our kids that has put mental health on the radar. That’s the good thing that’s come out of it, at least.

How often have we said, when hearing of a celebrity’s death by their own hand ... “Wow, who would have thought they had mental health issues? They seemed to have it all.”? Unfortunately, it also happens in our own backyard, all too often. And even though it may not make the news, it’s still a tragedy.

Let’s all make a promise to keep the talk of mental health going and applaud those who come forward to ask for help. If you, or someone you know, is dealing with their mental health, please reach out.