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Ottawa Community News Coverage of Sally Launch
Findlay Creek resident's latest work introduces kids to homeless woman named Sally Ottawa South News By Erin McCracken Her name is Sally. She lives on the streets, struggling every day just to survive. A teen named Tom refuses to simply pass her by, and instead stops...
Upcoming Events & News
START SPREADING THE NEWS START SPREADING THE NEWS! It was been a busy summer in every way! With the new Faces Campaign with CAMIMH (www.camimh.ca), I had the privilege of being invited to speak at six different venues. This adventure began in mid-July, in Toronto,...
The Men’s D.E.N
Canada's Premier D.epression E.ducation N.etwork For Men and Their Loved Ones The Men's D.E.N is Canada's Premier D.epression E.ducation N.etwork for men and their loved ones. Earlier this month, I had occasion to meet with Jean-François Claude, Founder, The Men’s...
Inside Ottawa Valley News
Kelly Kent from Inside Ottawa Valley News wrote an article about my visit to Almonte and District High School. It speaks to my story of hope and healing, and the battle against mental illness stigma. It was a wonderful day! Read the full article...
Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day in Ottawa 2015
JUNE 16, 2015 – MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY Over 50 people gathered for this extremely important discussion on men’s mental health and the stigma that prevents thousands of men in Ottawa, and millions worldwide, from stepping forth to receive compassion,...
Findlay Creek author fights mental-health stigma
Findlay Creek author fights mental-health stigma Ottawa South NewsBy Erin McCracken Chris Nihmey is many things to many people – a son, boyfriend, friend, teacher and author. He also has a mental illness, and he refuses to let himself be defined by it. “I have an...
Readers And Writers, Listen Up!
"What a powerful book! I read it to her last night and we both had tears in our eyes. Wonderful book and message! I wish you success and continued healing." Chris Topper, Ottawa With its beautiful full-paged coloured illustrations, SALLY is the heartwarming...
Exciting News for “Book Club” Lovers
Great news for "Book Club" lovers! Over the last year, my book has been read by 3 different book clubs. They have had the opportunity to read my story, review it, and share their opinions with others in their club. Feedback on my book has been amazing so far, and...
Prologue – Two Sides To The Story: Living A Lie
Two Sides To The Story: Living A Lie I watched a little girl today while having a coffee at a Tim Hortons donut shop. She really was an image of peace and serenity, no more than five, as she sat with her mom in front of me, eating a sparkled donut, the kind that most...
