YEA! It’s the holidays! Not. Many of us look forward to the holidays, following traditions, and creating new memories. However, people who have experienced the loss of a loved one may not be so quick to jump into the local “Jingle Bell Trot” or indulge in the gluttony of feasts. Holidays and Anniversaries are notorious for pulling the rug out from under our feet and re-activating the grief. Holidays may be that soul-wrenching reminder that someone we loved, is not here. We m

So we spoke to certified Martha Beck life coach, educator and author of Lee & Me: What I Learned from Parenting a Child with Adverse Childhood Experiences Wendy Gauntner about the struggles men face when challenged with mental wellness. Through her research and life experience, she knows that men are also affected by chronic stress. However, men often show their depression, anxiety, and feelings of being overwhelmed differently. For that reason, she has honed her expertise wh