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Digital Detox
Click or not: Digital DetoxThis month of digital detox has been different. I honestly didn’t think I used my phone all that much, I mean I almost never use social media. However, this month has made me realize that I reach for my phone whenever there is a moment of quiet, a moment where I am slightly bored with …
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ABSENT
Click or not: ABSENTLast night I went to the premiere of a new documentary: ABSENT It is an extremely high quality feature length documentary produced by ICYA on student absenteeism in Manitoba, especially in Winnipeg’s North End. It powerfully communicates the mindblowing issue with clarity and sensitivity. It is available for free, you don’t even need a Netflix …
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Digital Distraction
Click or not: Digital DistractionSo…yesterday I got out my smartphone, a relatively new iPhone 16, and began going through it looking for anything that sucked my time, and deleting those apps. I deleted, Instagram, Apple News, a bunch of games, sports news apps, and just about anything that looked even a bit interesting to me. I was heartless to …
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I am Back at ICYA!
Click or not: I am Back at ICYA!Today I write to you with hope in my heart, I am back at ICYA! It has been over a year since I felt well enough to be here. I am working through a gradual return to work program and am hopeful that healing is well on its way. I am definitely not feeling 100% …
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Friends
Click or not: FriendsI hope you are doing well and enjoying the changing of seasons. Here in the North End of Winnipeg the change of seasons brings some dread, especially for those who are homeless and don’t have a warm place to stay. Winnipeg winters are very cold and can be deadly for people in these situations. I …
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What I’ve Been up to at ICYA
Click or not: What I’ve Been up to at ICYAI am so thankful for and encouraged by so many great friends! Some have been willing to support what I’m doing at ICYA financially, and some are willing to support me in countless other ways. It is an honour to know so many wonderful people who care about what is going on in my life. …
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I’m Starting at…
Click or not: I’m Starting at…I am so excited to let you know that I have begun a new chapter of my life and am involved in ministry at Inner City Youth Alive (ICYA)! For some of you this may be the first time that you have heard about this, so I will provide some background information. I have already …
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You’re Better in Jail
Click or not: You’re Better in JailOver the years, I have known many people who struggle deeply with their mental health. Sometimes the struggle is so all-encompassing it changed their ability to walk through even small parts of life that many of us consider “normal.” Take for example, my friend who I will call Melody. Melody has a HUGE personality, and …
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I Worked 40 Hours Last Week!
Click or not: I Worked 40 Hours Last Week!Listen, I know that lots of people worked 40 hours last week, and maybe it’s not that unusual for people to do that, but for me 40 hours has been something I have not done since May of 2017. That’s nearly 2 years ago now. In May of 2017 I left work at Grace Point …