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Photo: Jenny Jelen

Publisher, Hello Country Magazine hellocountrymagazine@gmail.com Instagram: @hellocountrymagazine www.hellocountry.ca

Welcome to our June edition.

If you’re anything like me, time feels like it’s flying by...or going ridiculously slowly if you’re like Mama Country, trapped at home with me and our Boys for over a year. One thing’s for sure, though, you’ve likely been touched in some capacity by mental health.

I decided to dedicate this edition to Mental Health Awareness because I think it’s a topic that should be discussed more frequently and more openly. We’re getting better at sharing our feelings, especially younger adults and teens, but I think it’s important for everyone reading this to consider the fact that mental health is health. So, if you can speak freely to friends and family about your knee replacement, then you should feel comfortable speaking to them about feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed.

I’m not a Registered Psychotherapist, but Talisa Haskins is. She sat down with Jenny Jelen to talk about her practice, the importance of therapy, and what she’s doing to help her patients take the first steps in their journey towards wellness. Read Talisa’s story on page 16.

June is also associated with PRIDE. What does PRIDE mean to you? I’ve written a little piece about what PRIDE means to me. You can find it on page 26.

GET 10% OFF your next purchase at BOLTON AUTO in Ceylon when you present their ad on Page 31.

I’d like to thank our Editorial Contributors. Each month, they dig deep, write from their hearts, and provide compelling content for you to read. It’s an honour to work with them. Thank you all for your time.

Lastly, I’d like to wish all the Dads out there a very happy Father’s Day!

If you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed, please consider reaching out to someone for help. We’re all doing our best to get through this and if you’re struggling (or know someone who is), just know that you’re not alone. If you need a good laugh, just look up at the top left corner of this page and picture some serious Sideshow Bob hair bustin’ out from under that hat. The struggle is real, my friends. - Papa Country

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