#SurvivalMode

Calgary

#mentalawareness

#mentalhealthawareness

I struggle at times

Sometimes I push myself.

I don’t accept apathy which is the opposite of empathy.

Even less, is lack of professionalism or manners.

Going after Rob and I demonstrates how any organization’s culture is.

^*^jm

Calgary
2025/9/22 Edited to

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