This is my second time participating in this, and it doesn’t get easier. It was hard to open up to people that I didn’t know, but it was a great experience. It was hard to see people cry, even if I didn’t know them, and especially difficult to see the amount that go ...

I feel that your program has helped me get past a 10 year struggle with losing my father. I feel not only can I “not” alone but I truly do feel like someone close care. Jack, you’re an amazing guy who I honestly will always remember this moment. And the program has helped ...

I find this workshop safe because you can talk to people that is going through the same things. I enjoy myself. I have met new people and talk. Thanks for this wonderful workshop. It was fun and sad at the same time.

Parent attended My Family Talks ...

Thanks for your program. I truly think it helped many of our students express their concerns. All too often I see students at a loss and have no one to talk to. This day gave them a chance to talk about the things that never get said, but should. Thanx for everything. (

Dear Jack, Thank you so much for coming to Madonna! I think all of us here will take lessons back and put them in effect in our lives. I really liked how you emphasized listening and its importance. In this fast-paced world we now live in, we all don’t listen to each other ...

The only thing I can say is that I wish something like this had existed when I went to school some 12 years ago. I think it would have made a world of difference towards what I had to endure. I was picked on my whole life for one reason or another, not ...

I enjoyed the experience because I met new people. Thanks for getting our family together.

Parent attended My Family Talks Workshop

Thank you. Please come back to this school and share your teachings.

Student age 15, grade 10

I would like to start off by saying thank you for this day. You are very inspirational and I learned a lot. I really liked this workshop. I’m glad my teacher recommended me. No one has ever moved me as much as you did. I wish I can take a workshop like this ...

There is not a lot I can say other than… thank you and don’t stop! (original message)

Student age 15, grade 10 

It felt good to know that I wasn’t the only one that had all these troubles.

Jason age 14, grade 9

I want to thank you for a wonderful experience. The environment that you created made everyone feel safe & that we could be honest about ourselves & our feelings. I really do believe that together we have made a difference in many lives today. I truly thank you both for what you are ...

Dear Jack, Thank you for the workshop you did for us today. This workshop has helped me and I’ve learned many things of becoming a leader. Especially some of the activities you have done made me realize what people are going through in their life. Overall I’m glad I’ve experienced this workshop and ...

I just want to thank you for having this program. Whether I realize it or not, I’ve connected with people that I never saw in the school before yet they still go to it. This program helped me a whole lot by letting my thoughts, expressions and feelings out to others. It also ...

Dear Jack, Thank you very much for giving up your time to help try and better people lives. I know you helped me because you showed that I am not the only child who has problems. People are going through the same things as me and probably worse. You/this workshop showed me that ...

Dear Jack, This was a very emotional experience and I learned a lot. I learned to trust, to accept and to forgive others. Hopefully I keep these lessons with me for the rest of my life. This was a truly unique experience and I hope I will be able to do this again. ...

Dear Jack, Thank you for this leadership workshop. It was very inspirational, and I felt that there were things in me that I need to change. When I go home, I’m just gonna take some time to just search through my thoughts, and figure out what I need to change in my life. ...

Thank you for today. I came in here this morning thinking it would be gay and I wasn’t going to come. But it turned out to be alright. The best activity (the line) was very emotional but I feel a lot better letting it out and for that I thank you guys very ...

This was a very powerful experience. I found that the activities encouraged people to truly look within themselves – explore their feelings – explore the reasons for the way they present themselves to others and to consider ways in which they can change themselves. I think that participants have developed more tolerance for ...

I expected to be bored out of my mind and yes, I enjoyed the experience because it truly helped me open out and lift a huge burden off my shoulders. Thanks, I really felt like I could open out to you. You gave me the opportunity to be honest about myself in front of my ...