PLEASE READ THIS. ESPECIALLY IF YOU'RE FIGHTING A BATTLE YOU DON'T THINK YOU CAN WIN. ❤️ I'm posting this in case someone reads this that's me in 2010 with dark thoughts about putting their plan in place. In 2010, I used to live on the 14th floor of this building in downtown Calgary. One night, I had come home from a night of 7-8 pitchers of beer and was just standing on my balcony looking down at the traffic. I was single, alone, and struggling with my mental health. I looked down and thought to myself, "Would anyone even give a sh*t if I leaped off here?" Thankfully, I didn't, but it was after that I started to look into getting help. Two years after that, I became a dad; five years after that, I set out on my mission to lose 100lbs, which I succeeded in doing. On my 51st birthday, I made it four without being intoxicated and down 188lbs in total. When I look at my life now, having published two inspirational children's books and hosting a podcast for over a year featuring others stories of overcoming things, writing a new children's book for families struggling with addiction with my love @Amandapanchuk82 I am so proud. I used to wonder a lot why my life was spared in 1994, but it's very clear now. If you're out there struggling, reach out to someone, talk to anyone, and remember you're not alone. I have shared parts of this story a few times before, and once I captioned it with "I have never shared this moment of weakness before." @heylandsberg replied and said, "That wasn't a moment of weakness; that was one of the greatest moments of strength you've ever had." Sometimes I still go and look up this address on Google maps and just think about how far I've come. That has stuck with me ever since. I hope this post inspires someone out there to get help or reach out to someone it is worth it. Please, if you're that person, don't suffer in silence. Reach out. Let someone stand beside you until you can see a little light again. You may not see the reason to keep going today. But one day, you might look back and be so thankful that you did. ❤️

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What happens when a man who has spent his entire life fighting discovers that his toughest opponent isn't another hockey player, a business competitor or even a prison cell, but himself? Coming Soon on the @30MinsofFame

Excuse me while my heart completely overflows with love and gratitude for this incredible woman of mine. Two years ago, a simple book review somehow brought her into my life, and not a single day has passed that I haven’t thanked God for that beautiful, unexpected gift. She has walked the most courageous journey, losing over 170 pounds, in recovery 16 years and through every hard step, her spirit only grew brighter. She has the biggest, softest heart, and from the moment we met she has been my greatest cheerleader, my safe place, and the quiet inspiration that makes me want to be better every single day. 😍@Amandapanchuk82 😍

I've officially lost 188lbs according to the doctor's scale. Yeah I'm freakin proud of myself.

Just had an amazing chat with @realArtEdwards for a upcoming episode of the @30MinsofFame podcast. He's a amazing dude with a story of never giving up that you're going to want to hear. In the meantime you can give him a follow and my podcast page if you feel so inclined.

Every face tells a story. @30MinsofFame

Ethan you've been a big inspiration to me and I'd love to have you on my @30MinsofFame podcast to talk about it.

This is day one of a former really fat dude asking @EASTCOASTLIFEST if they're looking for a new t-shirt model.

There are times when I look at my @30MinsofFame numbers and feel a little discouraged, wondering if it's all making a difference. Then I watch @brethart call me a "Die Hard" and say I'm "one of those guys like him who never quits", and it reminds me WHY I do this. The numbers might not always show it, but the impact is real. So I'll keep fighting, keep sharing, and keep putting these incredible stories out into the world. Because if even ONE life is touched, it's all worth it.

If @brockpierson had a theme song it would be this one from a upcoming Calgary rapper on the @30MinsofFame 🌭🌭🌭🌭🌭 🤣🤣🤣