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Coming to a new country alone is a new experience. Coming to a new country where we know nobody is even more of a new experience. Coming to a new country without speaking the language seems like an unfeasable experience. Having nobody to speak our language with is frustrating. Having ...

Dearest Gentle Reader, Have you, perchance, found yourself in the charming province of Québec, only to feel like an outsider in a place that ought to feel like home? Do you wander its cobblestone streets, longing for connection, yet feeling the weight of solitude? If so, allow me to share ...

Click on the play button to listen to this podcast episode: Where LGBTQIA2S+ Meets Mental Health: Untangling the Connections   By André M. Pessoni, Wellness Ambassador 2024-25   Resources mentioned in the podcast: 911 988 (Suicide helpline) See our Mental health services page with resources Voice of English-speaking Québec

In the quiet corners of the mind,  Where shadows stretch and softly wind,  There are battles fought, unseen by day, A silent war in shades of grey.  The weight of thoughts, like heavy rain.  A storm within, without any sound,  The heart, it races, trying to find  A place of ...

One spring day, the spring of time, Mother Nature was having fun with the herb she had just invented: catnip. It was while rolling around inside, his pupils dilated, each the size of a two dollar coin, that she came up with the idea of ​​making humans. She then asked ...

What Atomic Habits Teaches Us About Personal Growth In a world where young people are increasingly overwhelmed by stress, uncertainty, and the constant demands of modern life, building healthy habits has never been more important. Atomic Habits by James Clear offers a powerful framework for creating lasting change – not ...

Navigating Mental Health: Challenges and Opportunities for English-Speaking Youth in Québec City Imagine standing on a bridge between two worlds. One side speaks a language that’s familiar, comforting and feels like home. The other side speaks a language that challenges you and pushes you to grow, but sometimes leaves you ...