Dear Jack, Thank you (for) this experience. Without you, I wouldn’t be more open to my feelings. I have always hid my darkness feelings that I never tell my best friends or anyone. The way you did the workshop was well organized. It was too bad there were times it was sped up ...

Being a leader for this time through, I had different expectations and responsibilities but it still had a huge impact on me. For instance, I wasn’t expecting my younger peers to open up as much as they did and I was able to realize that even with the age difference, we all experience ...

I would just like to tell you how thankful I am that you guys came here today! You both are brilliant guys and have taught me so much over such a short period of time. I think I’ve learned some of the most important values of life today. This program has opened my ...

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. (

Crying was such a huge relief – I have kept things inside for so long. I’ll remember this day for the rest of my life!!

Daniel age 14, grade 9 

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 ...

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 ...

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

Jason age 14, grade 9

My expectations for the day were that it could get the majority of people emotional which would most likely get me emotional too. Personally I think the most important message you guys were trying to get across was that people have problems in their lives and when you tease them it doesn’t make ...

It’s hard for me to cry in front of people. I feel uncomfortable and when I’m with people tears won’t come. Today I saw other people are like that too. This is a great program. You guys are really sweet. Thanks for coming. Sincerely. (original message)

Student age 15, ...

Thank you for showing me ways to respond and to keep under control.

Parent attended My Family Talks Workshop

Dear Jack, Thank you for teaching me how to become a true leader and listener. I will use the knowledge that I have gained to become a better person and to help those in need. Today I have found my inner self and found a lot about others. One thing that I will ...

Dear Jack, I would like to thank you for firstly coming to our school and allowing us to have this experience. I would also like to thank you for helping me open up to people about vulnerable moments in my life. I truly think we made a difference in some of these grade ...

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 ...

You guys are two of the most amazing people I have ever had the honour of meeting. You taught me to be myself no matter what everyone says and not to care what people said when I try to stand up for others. And when someone needs to talk I make time, and ...

Dear Jack, Thank you for coming to help us throughout this workshop. This improved my communication skills a lot. Come back to Bosco next year to help the next ones doing this activity. There’s really nothing to improve on since the workshops were successful. (original message)

Dear Jack, Today was a great experience overall for me because I got to know other students more and learned the qualities of a leader. This taught me to improve my listening skills, and to become a better person. Thank you for taking your time to come to Madonna. (original message)

Dear Jack, Thank you for today. It was inspirational and fun filled with activities, and communication! You’ve opened my mind to other perspectives and had my mind for sometime. Our activities from the marshmallow castle to the over the line activity, it was entertaining. I thank you for a great day and you ...

I enjoyed the workshop. It really opened my eyes on things that I took for granted. Thank for the experience. You bring new life to me and my family. I really appreciate you know your job. Again, I really appreciate it.