When I started Just Us; We All Struggle Inc., I thought the hard part would be the paperwork, the lawyers, the accountants, the CRA requirements and finding board members. I was wrong. The hardest part has been asking for help.

As a therapist, I sit with people in their most raw and vulnerable moments. I witness regret that can’t be undone, conversations that will never happen, goodbyes that came too soon, and chances people thought they had more time to take.

The idea behind these 10 Ways to Be a Safe Person is simple: by adopting these behaviours, we can create a space where the people in our lives feel respected, supported and seen.