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In The Heart Of The Forest

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Thank you for checking out my book In the Heart of the Forest.   I wrote this book with the hopes of helping anyone out there battling PTSD or trauma and have children in their life to be able to have them relate to what it’s like fighting a silent battle.  In 1994 I was involved in an attack in Ottawa, Ontario, where I was stabbed multiple times and almost died. For many years, I suffered with PTSD symptoms and drank alcohol and ate horribly to escape. I did not know how to deal with anxiety, and drinking was my cure. For many years when I would see anyone that resembled the three guys that attacked me, I didn’t know what to do with myself. I’d either walk a different direction or sometimes if I was on public transportation I would just close my eyes.  When I found out I was going to become a dad in 2013, I decided to seek some help about what I was going through.  The few sessions I went to helped me a lot and I was on the right path. In 2013, my partner was eight ...
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The Great Race - My Daddy & Me

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  Thank you for checking out our very special book.  If you are here through the link on the last page and enjoyed it please consider leaving a review on Amazon.  100% of royalties from this book will be split between my nine year old daughter and our 15 year old illustrator for their college funds. Thank You. Dave & Macy Murphy Claresholm, Alberta Contact :   Murphyd@gmail.com  CLICK HERE TO LEAVE A REVIEW Read our story that was featured on Yahoo News in April of 2023 Thank you to Dan Kostka for proofreading our book. He publishes children's activity books, among others, with his company Deep Stance Media CLICK HERE TO VIEW
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The Great Race - Daddy & Me

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  The Great Race : Daddy & Me is a family book about a father's love for his daughter and using it as motivation to get healthy. The Inspiration : In 1994 I was involved in a stabbing and almost died. As a result of my injuries and bad decisions I put on a lot of weight and was nearly 400lbs. One day my daughter who was 5 years old wanted to race me home from the park but I was unable to. The look in her eyes woke me up and this is our story. Me and my daughters story was featured on Yahoo Canada : Canadian father shares inspiration behind weight loss: 'All my daughter' (yahoo.com) A Teaser from the story: Macy and her dad were having a great day at the park. Macy was so excited and said, “Daddy lets race home”. Due to her dad’s injuries and weight, he said “I’m sorry sweetie you know daddy can’t run.” The look of sadness in her face lit a fire in him like never before. The days of disappointing her were over. About The Book : The book is being illustrated by a ...
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My First Gym Experience

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In 2013 at nearly 400lbs I decided to go for a trial at World Health gym in Northeast Calgary.  I was terrified but I did it anyway. I was about twenty minutes into a brisk walk on a treadmill and nervously looking around.  In my head everyone was looking and me and laughing and a few times I almost just hit the emergancy stop and leave but I kept going. Two guys were on elipticals behind me and I heard them laughing to each other.  I heard one of them say "OMG look at that guys neck it looks like a package of sausages" I was filled with rage and stopped the treadmill.   I walked up to him and said "Do you wanna repeat that?" they both just stared at me and said nothing.   I went and packed up my stuff and just left.   I didn't step back into a gym until 2018 when I got a flyer in the mail to try Fit4less.  I brought my headphones and drowned everything and everyone out but I survived and started to go three times a week. When I hit my g...
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The Night I almost died

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  In April of 1994 I had just spent an evening of laughs with some friends at Bayshore shopping center with a group of comedians sittings in the food court.  They were exchanging stories and jokes and I hadn't laughed so hard in a very long time.  It was about 9pm in the evening so I decided to head home in high spirits.  As I was in the parking lot I was approached by three Somalian guys around my age.  I have never discussed this part of my incident but the lesson I learned years later it's something I've kept hidding for a lot of years.  One of them eventually came at me and I attempted to defend myeslf but failed.  I had one of them a headlock and now realize he was stabbing me in the back multiple times.  One of the other guys had a switchblade and took a few good swipes at my leg.   It was over pretty quick and I didn't even know I had been stabbed, I started to walk away and felt pain in my leg.  I put my hand down and it was...
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Workouts To Do From Home

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  Here's two workouts you can do at home with no equipment except two cans of soup.  My daughter made this first video to get other kids more active.  It's fun, easy and anyone can do it.  Myself and my friend Chris also made a version for adults.  *Note If you have read through any of these posts and find this helpful or inspiring tips are welcome via E-Transfer at Murphyd@gmail.com - Thank You 
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The Losers Club

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  In March of 2021 I created a community for people looking to change their lives or going through weight or mental health struggles.  I created it together with Johnny who I met a Southpaw Boxing gym also with a trainer friend and a few others.   People share their stories and struggles to support one another, we share tips, home workouts and it is truly something special. We also have some stories posted on our slow growing YouTube channel. Here's how to find us :  Facebook : THE LOSERS CLUB FACEBOOK  YouTube : The Losers Club - YouTube  *Note If you have read through any of these posts and find this helpful or inspiring tips are welcome via E-Transfer at Murphyd@gmail.com - Thank You 
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