Comments on: My Mental Health Camp Vancouver 2010 recap

By: raincoaster

raincoaster — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:12:06 +0000

I’m not a troll and MY comment got moderated!

By: raincoaster

raincoaster — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:57:49 +0000

Ahem. I didn’t tell you to “ignore the trolls.” I told you to “rise above the trolls.”

Mental Health Camp was always destined to be a drama magnet simply because of its nature. You need to have faith that the nobility of your efforts is respectable and respected, even by the silent. The lurkers in this case ARE with you, and always have been, although they may lack the courage or the initiative to say so, while anonymous haters never do.

I’ve seen some of the anonymous MHC-related comments that have been held in moderation or deleted, and the fact is that they are themselves proof that the words of that speaker are of negligible value. Hate-ridden, emotional screeds are something that any one or any event of prominence will be subjected to, but the proof of validity lies in the event itself. Who can gainsay the success you’ve had, or the good that you’ve done? Surely not someone who doesn’t even bother to make up a pseudonym.

Always remember!

By: Amy K

Amy K — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 04:45:10 +0000

It was such an honor to be a part of Mental Health Camp, for me it was a great experience and one I learned from, even though I was only a very small piece of the big pie.

I am thankful to know people such as yourself and Isabella who care deeply for these issues. Thank YOU for all that you have done and continue to do.

I would love to be there “live” and in person some day! =)

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By: isabella mori

isabella mori — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:37:28 +0000

wow. what can i say.

i’m so grateful to all the people who were there and who helped. the many volunteers that you just mentioned – cathy, kemp, mina, ganesh, cheryl, jay, eden … THANK YOU SO MUCH! also the people who helped with the tweeting – @NAMImass, @abeeliever, @agermaninalabama, @creativefusion, @artistkatanab and @gmori (tweeting as @mhcmod1).

and i also want to acknowledge the people behind the scenes: your mom, raul; my family; my boss who pretended not to see all the tweeting and emailing i did at work …

and last not least, all the people who attended!

By: Michelle Clausius

Michelle Clausius — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:21:11 +0000

Thanks for this Raul. I’m sorry there was so much drama. Thanks to you and Isabella for organizing this conference, an event not about promoting one’s own popularity but instead, one that unites those who care deeply about mental health. I was proud to represent Covenant House and the young people we serve who are struggling with mental illness. Namaste.

By: liv

liv — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:24:35 +0000

wow i had no idea you were under so much stress – you sure hid it well! i am glad your mom was here to support you and you had a great team of volunteers to rely on. I don’t know how anyone can say anything bad about you after everything you’ve done to raise awareness and education to this topic.

anyways, i hope you can truly get some rest and relaxation soon!!