I spoke at a charity event for the Royal Ottawa Hospital fundraiser to raise money for improving the women's mental health services.

I went there thinking I had wisdom to offer everyone and left thinking I had learned so much.

Women working together to change the world for the better can do amazing things.

Here's to the amazing women I met last night and here's to opening our minds to bigger and better ways of change.

I attended a fundraiser for Women's Mental Health last night and even though we were brought in to speak and inspire, we ended up being the ones blown away. What I learned is that there is such a stigma attached to mental health problems that most people suffer in silence until they can't hide anymore. Women with children who suffer and need help are afraid to seek help because they fear losing their children. It's awareness that we need and understanding and help. The most brave women got up and told their stories. They were candid with details that would have been extremely difficult and painful to share. In doing so they helped break down the stigma and make it ok for others to admit they need help. You can talk openly and help women either here or on our goddessnet facebook page at Goddessnet Discussions | Facebook. It may not be easy, it may be met with resistance but it will be a step in the right direction for our right to live healthy, whole and without guilt.

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Leslie Eisener, Wellness Goddess