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A LITTLE PATCH OF WILD

The thing about getting older is that you tend to know a little bit about a lot of things. Sometimes it’s helpful. Other times, it’s just enough for you to put your foot in your mouth. Trouble is, you just don’t know enough about the thing to even know you’ve just stuffed said foot in your mouth. No, the value of hindsight often comes with a little bit more age. And with that, I owe some nice people a deep and heartfelt apology.

Most folks have a friend, work colleague or family member who have suffered from an adverse mental health condition. Anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, social anxiety disorder … no matter whatform it takes, it can be crippling. Which brings me to my apology. I’m sorry to those people who were unwell to whom I suggested that if they wanted to feel better, they should “Get out and get some sun” or

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