Big Sky’s mental health and wellness resource navigation tool.

The Youth Advocacy event is a simple, youth-led open mic or poetry forum—something cozy, low-pressure and honest. We want a space where people can share their stories, anonymously if they prefer, without feeling judged or shut down.

Through laughter, vulnerability, and a healthy dose of ‘wait, what just happened’ moments, they remind us that in the chaos of being human, stories are how we make sense, and how we stay connected.

Holistic emotional first aid is the foundation of navigators’ training. It gives navigators the tools to show up for themselves and others—in ways that are embodied, relational and practical. It’s not about fixing people; it’s about helping them feel seen, heard and supported.

There are moments—quiet and shattering—when we realize the love we were taught isn’t the love we need. For me, that realization unfolded slowly, and in unexpected waves—through loving fully and feeling heartbreak, clinging and letting go, questioning and feeling lost.

Almost every morning, I make a cup of coffee and sit down to write a few pages on a comfy chair in my room. Honestly, most of it is garbage, nonsense and no good at all.

My recovery journey began in February 1998. With my wife’s support, I realized that continuing to drink would mean losing my marriage and relationship with our children.