Fredericton's Pure Country

01/23/2025

01/23/2025

🥶 It's coooolddd across much of Canada this week. But I will *not* stop eating ice cream!

~ Sarah Betts

01/23/2025

People are nuts.

01/22/2025

Some things I’ve learned while working on my mental health this past year:

-Neutrality can be your best friend — it is what it is!
-Align your behaviour with your values.
-Ask yourself, “Why don’t I deserve that?” You do — all the good things, even if it feels impossible.
-Hyper-independence is isolation.
-Actively listen — respond, don’t react.
-You are multifaceted! There are no rules or boxes!
-Doing more of the things you love is grounding.
-Allow yourself to give outward love and affection.
-Being authentic is more important than being liked.
-Unmasking can be difficult and lonely, but you deserve to accept yourself and unleash that on the world.
-Your more neurotypical friends just might not *get it.*
-Your ADHD might not look like everyone else’s ADHD — surprise!
-Give yourself a *self-compassionate* kick in the butt.
-Build a routine you actually like.
-Let go of labels.
-Avoidance = a lack of connection = loneliness.
-You need to draw fulfillment from yourself and internal factors, not just your career and other external things.
-Live slower.
-Be gentle with yourself.
-My favourite: vulnerability is only scary if you care about other people’s acceptance.

Take what you need, leave what you can. Please share your personal favourite revelations. If there’s one other thing I’ve learned, it’s that talking and sharing and being honest can really help others feel seen, feel heard, and feel that new horizons are only a few steps away. At least that’s what you’ve all told me. 🫶

reminds us to never stop living out loud. This year is all about supporting youth mental health. Today you can text YOUTH to 45678 to donate $5 and Bell will match it. See where the money stays in New Brunswick and Atlantic Canada @ bell.ca/letstalk 💙

~ Sarah

01/22/2025

Meet this year's 2025 Children’s Miracle Network® Champion for the IWK, nine-year-old IWK patient Norah Matchett of Charters Settlement! Also known as Big Brave Norah!!
The announcement of Norah as Champion was held at the Fredericton North Walmart.

Throughout 2025, Norah will represent children and youth who receive specialized treatment and care at the IWK. She will share her story to support fundraising campaigns and events in the Maritimes.

Norah was born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate. She has had multiple surgeries at the IWK and continues to experience some challenges with her hearing and speech. Thanks to the care of the IWK, Norah is a positive and resilient.

As Champion, Norah and her family (pictured with her brother and her parents Erik & Marie) will travel to Orlando, Florida, to participate in events at Children’s Hospitals Week with other patients and their families from across North America.
Also pictured is a friendship bracelet she was handing out to everyone.

Good luck Big Brave Norah!!

01/22/2025

Now in its 15th year, Bell Let’s Talk Day has become Canada’s annual mental health day.
Bell Let’s Talk is launching its first ever text-to-donate campaign to support six youth mental health organizations that are helping to address the crisis every day.
On Bell Let’s Talk Day – January 22nd, Canadians can give $5 by text with Bell matching all donations up to a total of $1 million. Text the keyword “YOUTH” to 45678 to donate $5 to support youth mental health.

To improve mental health in Canada, our program has been supporting more than 1 500 organizations that are committed to helping communities.

01/22/2025

From January 23rd to February 9th, make the most of winter in the Capital Region by discovering over one hundred and fifty Frostival events.

With dozens of live performances, artist workshops, snowy outdoor activities, and endless selections of local food and drink – thereʼs something new for you to explore

FROSTival is BACK! Experience Atlantic Canada's largest winter celebration from January 18 to February 4, 2024. With three fun-filled weekends of indoor and outdoor wintery experiences to explore, the Fredericton Capital Region is transformed into a winter wonderland like no other.

01/21/2025

A new out-of-the-cold shelter for unhoused people is now open in Fredericton.

The centre at 355 Smythe St. is open daily from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. and offers various services, including sleeping accommodations for 32 people, access to personal hygiene facilities and warming areas.

During prolonged periods of extreme cold temperatures, the shelter will remain open 24 hours a day. https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2025.01.0014.html

01/21/2025

Now in its 15th year, Bell Let’s Talk Day has become Canada’s annual mental health day.

Bell Let’s Talk is launching its first ever text-to-donate campaign to support six youth mental health organizations that are helping to address the crisis every day.

On Bell Let’s Talk Day – January 22nd, Canadians can give $5 by text with Bell matching all donations up to a total of $1 million. Text the keyword “YOUTH” to 45678 to donate $5 to support youth mental health.

To improve mental health in Canada, our program has been supporting more than 1 300 organizations that are committed to helping all communities.