I was very fortunate to be 1 of 13 people across Canada to receive a bursary from Mental Health Commission of Canada for the conference, 'Together, Against Stigma' held in Ottawa.

Conference was amazing and over 6oo people attended.  Had a great time, met and re-met, some wonderful people and made a lot of contacts.  Ottawa is a very green pretty city.

Here are some of the vids that were taken at the conference and will post more later on.

enjoy,

Earla

"We are not meant to stay wounded. We are supposed to move through our tragedies and challenges and to help each other move through the many painful episodes of our lives. By remaining stuck in the power of our wounds, we block our own transformation. We overlook the greater gifts inherent in our wounds — the strength to overcome them and the lessons that we are meant to receive through them. Wounds are the means through which we enter the hearts of other people. They are meant to teach us to become compassionate and wise." Caroline Myss

It looks like up to 12 percent of shy teenagers might have social phobia.

I know some people don't like Billy Bob but maybe his phobias have something to do with the way he comes across.

http://www.torontosun.com/2012/05/17/billy-bob-opens-up-about-agoraphobia