As an ex-police officer who left the force with PTSD, it can be a very overwhelming and confusing experience. However, I have found that woodworking has become a great source of comfort and purpose in my life.

In January 2023, I took the step to learn how to be a woodworker. With no experience and a fair amount of naivety (but with carpenter pencils in hand), I started to explore what options I had. I am not a young kid anymore, which proved a challenge, as I couldn't just go and do (or even find) an apprenticeship. Fortunately, woodworking has given me a new way of looking at things and has helped calm my mind while still allowing my unique creativity to be freed.