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Three years ago this June, my father-in-law passed away unexpectedly from cancer. He was my fishing partner, my speed dial #1 if anything broke, and basically like another dad. I held things together for my wife, who went thru a deep despair, and took over most of the household needs (on top of working) to support her as she grieved. It was the darkest time that I’ve ever experienced. Gradually, thru alot of work and counseling, she found her footing again and was able to live in the new grief-filled reality. Me on the other hand, finally was able to start grieving once it became apparent she’d be okay. A handful of other tough things had also occurred and for the first time in my life I started to struggle with a deep depression. I was running two businesses, trying to be a good husband and father and now (unfortunately) helping take care of my own father who was on hospice. I didn’t see a world where I wasn’t constantly sad, and dark and just going thru the motions. And then I met Tim Perreira. I was trying to get into counseling and his coaching program came highly recommended. I still remember that first call like it was yesterday. He was kind, attentive, compassionate and maybe the easiest person I’ve ever talked to about such difficult topics. That conversation ending up being my first step in working on my own mental health and grief. Now Tim is walking across the US to raise awareness for men’s mental health (and selling these awesome hats). He has an incredible story, an incredible purpose and is an incredible human. Would love it if you’d check out his cause and think about donating.