CMHA’s Hope in Motion isn’t just a fundraiser—it’s a movement. In this personal reflection, Shak shares why he rides each year, what this ride means to him as someone living with bipolar disorder, and how visibility, movement, and community can make all the difference. 💜

Looking back, I see how childhood experiences shaped my mental health. This chapter dives into early influences, resilience, and the lessons that shaped me.

Growing up, I struggled with societal expectations of masculinity. In this chapter, I explore how toxic masculinity shaped my mental health journey—and how I broke free from it.