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Struggle Creates Strength started solely off of my internal drive to help people facing mental health struggles. I have personally struggled with mental health my entire life, so it is a subject that I hold close to my heart. By no means am I an expert on the topic of mental health, but through various personal encounters I have become a very knowledgeable mental health advocate. I am someone who constantly has a smile engraved on my face, but for a long time it was not genuine. My smile was used to mask the emotional struggles and distress that I encountered on an every day basis. Ultimately, I created Struggle Creates Strength to prove that EVERYONE HAS A STORY. No two stories are the same, but every story has the potential to help someone else. Through the podcasts I have filmed thus far I have learnt more about myself and realized that I can rate to certain extents with so many more people than I thought. I’m so excited to start a movement that has the potential to shake the world with the power of speech! Share your support and join the movement and help someone else’s today
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Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Billy Cawthorn is a 22 year-old from Vernon, BC. Billy did not have a typical upbringing, and by no means was it an easy one. At age 15 Billy was forced move out because of his moms abuse of alcohol and live with multiple different families in Vernon. In his teenage years he found himself falling into a similar lifestyle by abusing his use of alcohol and other recreational drugs, but he hit a turning point when he chose to play college hockey and pursue Christianity. He realized some of the mistakes he made in the past, but even more so he learnt from them. Billy has reflected on his past and instead of resenting his mom for some of the mistakes she made, he realized the sacrifices she made to allow him to pursue his passion of hockey and put a roof over his head. In the past 7 years, he has rebuilt a strong relationship with his mom and now possesses a sense of maturity and wisdom that very few people have. He continues to expand his beliefs in Christianity and live out his dream as a hockey player. Billy transparently shared his story in hopes of helping someone who has gone through or is going through something similar to his past. He acknowledges the importance of being vulnerable about your mental health struggles, but not letting them define who you are.
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If you want to reach out to Billy and show him the support he deserves or want to have a vulnerable conversation with him, you can message him via:
Instagram: Billy Cawthorn
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If you want to talk to me or potentially come on the podcast you can reach me via:
Instagram: StruggleCreatesStrength
Facebook: Struggle Creates Strength
Website: www.StruggleCreatesStrength.com
Email: Lucas@strugglecreatesstrength.ca
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If you want to purchase a Struggle Creates Strength T-Shirt you can go to www.Raincoastclothing.com 100% of proceeds are donated to the Canadian Mental Health Association.
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