Comments on: On being a man and losing a loved one

By: revalation and reinvention « Get Shouty

revalation and reinvention « Get Shouty — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:02 +0000

[...] Scott Drummond [...]

By: Delicate Ardor

Delicate Ardor — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:09:00 +0000

Thanks for your bravery and honesty. I appreciate very much so your sharing about accessing help from professionals. I think that the more people share about seeing psychologists and other mental health professionals the less power the stigma, misconceptions and the like can have. But even more powerful I believe is people doing what you have done here, by telling your story you make room for others to feel less isolated and alone with their grief. In my experience with grief I have found that this western world that I'm apparently a part of is far from apt at dealing with a person in mourning. We need more of what you have done here, thanks. PEACE :)

By: Fathers « Andrew Blanda’s thoughts, ramblings and musings

Fathers « Andrew Blanda’s thoughts, ramblings and musings — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:15:05 +0000

[...] learning from great people like Scott Drummond, Gavin Heaton, Mark Pollard, Trent Collins & Matt Moore, all of whom shared some of their inner [...]

By: Second time lucky — cafedave.net

Second time lucky — cafedave.net — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:03:40 +0000

[...] There have been a lot of encouraging stories coming out of the Man Week posts, but the one that tipped me over the edge to actually participate was from Scott Drummond. [...]

By: Michael Fox

Michael Fox — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:09:04 +0000

Scott, wow, that's an amazing post. I lost my dad to cancer 4 years ago and you've just put all the feelings into words beautifully. Glad to hear it sounds like you're dealing with it all ok, it's a tough experience.

By: Michael Fox

Michael Fox — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:09:04 +0000

By: Alan

Alan — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:46:11 +0000

Scott,
Depression is a difficult challenge. I'm so glad you took the step to meet Jon. For me it took years to identify and then get help.
Thanks for sharing this, it's a powerful piece.
Alan

By: Sarah Peacock

Sarah Peacock — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:47:57 +0000

Scott, I just wanted to say thanks so much for sharing your story.

You brought a tear to my eye and my heart goes out to you and your family. You are such a brave sole for sharing your story and I think you will help a lot of people who might not have otherwise felt like they could ask for help. They can. I've sent this link onto one of my best friends who is going through a similar situation. Thank you (along with all you other brave #manweek fellows who posted their amazing stories!) for helping to break down the barriers and stigmas attached to men (and anyone!) asking for help.
xxSarah

By: franksting

franksting — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:34:17 +0000

Scott, WOW! Wonderfully, you make me feel like a follow on #manweek post (despite it no longer being manweek) descrbing my ‘expected’ feelings in similar circumstances. I’ll do that knowing I can never reach the zenith of feelings you have touched in this post. It was a wonderful read, and highly recommended to all!

By: Kate Richardson

Kate Richardson — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 07:34:02 +0000

Scott, that is a really moving and beautiful story. A tale of grief and acceptance.

I lost my mum a few years ago and you just took me back to the raw nature of that emotion.

Thanks for sharing.