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Thankful for my friends
Thankful for my family
Thankful for my girlfriend
Thankful for my job
Thankful for my health
Thankful for the opportunity to play hockey my whole life
Thankful for the people I have met throughout my hockey career
Thankful for being able to pursue other passions after letting the game go
Thankful for all my friends on X
Thankful for the frogs
Thankful for the opportunity to better myself everyday
Thankful for everybody who has formed me into the man I am today
Thankful for the supporters
Thankful for the haters
Thankful for the ability to do this thing called life
What are you thankful for?
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Today I learned that June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month
A few truths for my fellow fighters, often grinding in silence:
🔸It is ok to not be ok
🔸Communication is key
🔸Become vulnerable
Many of us tend to bottle up all of our emotions and shove them deep down in our gut.
I am here to tell you to let those emotions out. Find family, friends, loved ones to open up to. You will feel a weight lifted when you reach out. If you can't find anyone, my DMs are open. I may not have all the answers, but I promise you'll find a listening ear.
And if you are worried about trumping your masculinity card, it's ok. You can have emotions and still be an absolute beast. I cry a lot, and it does not change how I live my life with strength, courage, and a never back down attitude.
If you have read this far, know that I care about you and you are not alone.
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