I am building this community out of an abundance of experience in this space. As much as my education, my experience, is here to help others; I am also somebody who benefits from connection in hard moments. I’m currently sitting in Mt Sinai hospital waiting for an apt. This is where my boys were born, it’s also where I lost my son, River. Also, as somebody who experiences anxiety around health, not my favourite place to be. So I sit here, taking deep breaths, wishing I had a hand to hold. Yes, I am ok. Also, I am sad, and scared. All of this is real. All of it will pass. Yet leaving this here, allows for connection that makes moments like this a little easier. Name it. Say it out loud. Write it down. Ask for help. Share when you’re not ok. Also do the hard scary things.