Though our guest Alexander Desmerais suffered the most vile of childhood traumas, and continues to be estranged from any meaningful family bonds, he has developed a productive approach to life that should serve as an example to all of us. He reminds us that no matter how terrible an experience, it is temporary. He goes on to teach us that trauma is as impermanent as we’re willing to do the work to make it.
...Alexander Desmarais is an undergraduate student working to become a counselor.
...Canadian resources:
...If you need help in Canada please call the suicide hotline. It's open 24/7, staffed with caring people who just want to help. 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
...To speak with a trained counselor any time, and you're under the age of 25, please call the kids help line at 1-800-668-6868. If you can’t call but have access to the internet, please visit www.YouthinBC.com
...For youth and young adult help and information www.mindcheck.ca is an excellent resource.
...For sexual education resources, please go to www.scarleteen.com. This is an incredible resource for both youth and educators not only to learn how to talk about sex and sex education, but an incredible archive of useful knowledge for people of all ages!
...USA resources:
...If you need help in the US, please call the suicide lifeline 1-800-273-8255 or visit https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
...For access to counselling online, visit https://etherapypro.com, or speak to your doctor about options available to you.
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