Why we have trouble admitting we need help with Marianne Deeks

Published on: March 17, 2021

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We live in a culture of perfection and there is a pressure to present ourselves as always in control. Muskoka Woods alumnus, Marianne Deeks, speaks with John about how should approach this reality and when we need to take off the “good face” and share our burdens.

 

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