"I Don't Need Therapy"While growing up, people would mention how important it was to see a therapist. They would say "You've been through a lot and seeing a therapist would help". But, like most men my age, I didn't see any reason to because I figured I was fine. I persevered through struggles, like most people do, and moved on. Why would I waste my time on seeing a therapist and have them tell me what I already knew?
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Broadway GR presents: Dear Evan HansenAgain, I found my way to a Broadway Grand Rapids show. My cousin is a huge broadway fan, so we made our way to the DeVos Performance Hall to see what all the fuss was about. I didn't expect to like the show that much because I heard that is was more for the younger generation. However, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Storytime: Don't Give Up!Mid 2020, as the world was caught off guard by covid-19, I received a phone call that would change my life forever. A voice said “Greg, your mother was attacked and is in the hospital”. I rushed to the hospital and found my mother covered in blood from head to toe. She had broken bones, burn marks, and lacerations everywhere. It had been some time since we had last spoken, so I had no idea what was going on. I found out that she was down on her luck and ended up homeless. Then late in one random night, two men attacked her.
Broadway Grand Rapids presents HamiltonWhere do I start? How about here: The Hamilton musical, put on by Broadway Grand Rapids, at the DeVos Performance Hall was amazing! I had never been to a musical and didn't know anything about this one, except for it's popularity and the song, "Wrote My Way Out" because of the Nas and Dave East features.
Grand Rapids Coat Drive For Youth In NeedThe Grand Rapids Mayor's Youth Council and the Grand Rapids Public Libraries have a goal to collect 500 new coats (hats and gloves too) for teenagers in need during the winter. The Winter Coat Drive donation period is from February 3rd to March 4th. Collection bins will be located near the front desk at the following libraries.
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