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Unsinkable is a not-for-profit organization founded by Silken Laumann. We care about mental, physical, social, and spiritual health. We share stories, amplify voices, and offer a community of support, resources, and programs built with your wellbeing in mind. Below are real stories from real people. Together, we are unsinkable.
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Meet Arissa Roy, Youth Activist
Hi Everyone! My name is Arissa and I am a youth activist! A little bit about me you ask? Ok! In 2018 I went on a life-altering trip to India with my family. Before going on any adventure my brother and I like to research more about the place we are visiting. When researching India, […]
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Activism, A Call to Action and Butterflies: A Conversation with Lorelei Williams
The following is a piece written by Unsinkable’s Jody Carrow from her interview with Lorelei Williams I had the privilege to interview Lorelei Williams, one of the most visible and tireless activists for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls (MMIWG) in Canada, and increasingly around the world. Lorelei took my call from the […]
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Tyler Simmonds: Tragedy to Triumph
On January 26th, 1990, I was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. I was then taken into my community in North Preston where I’d imagine I was surrounded by my large and loving family. As a baby and young child, I was quiet and didn’t show much interest in playing with other children. If there […]
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Unseen. Unheard. Alone.
They never saw me. Maybe it was because I was too quiet. Or too young. The baby brother vying for the attention that he could never seem to win from those he loved, admired and looked up to. For that baby brother, since the time he was a baby, nothing seemed to be fair. It […]
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My Unlikely Path to Ironman
After much internal debate, I decided that Lake Placid Ironman 2015 was going to be my first full distance triathlon. Why not shoot for the stars? Lake Placid is the longest-running North American Ironman and a former Olympics venue. After doing the research on courses that would potentially suit my strengths, I settled on Lake […]
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Facing Stigma and Recovery Alone as A Child
Maria Estrada embodies the spirit of hope and help that Unsinkable is all about. Since childhood, Maria has faced serious mental health challenges, challenges that resulted in self-harm, multiple suicide attempts, and addiction. When she first took the reins of her mental health at the age of 12, she also took that first critical step […]
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Celebrating Youth Activism: A Conversation with Change-Maker, Hannah Alper
The following is a piece written by Unsinkable’s Jody Carrow from her interview with Hannah Alper At 9 years old, Hannah Alper decided it was time to start making her world a better place. Seven years later, she’s known around the world as an activist, blogger, and motivational speaker. Oh, she’s also an author. […]
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Meet Arissa Roy, Youth Activist
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Activism, A Call to Action and Butterflies: A Conversation with Lorelei Williams
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Tyler Simmonds: Tragedy to Triumph
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Unseen. Unheard. Alone.
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My Unlikely Path to Ironman
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Facing Stigma and Recovery Alone as A Child
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Celebrating Youth Activism: A Conversation with Change-Maker, Hannah Alper
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