Like many teenagers, Gillian Parker struggled with her own mental health and supporting the friends and relatives around her who struggled even more. She also vividly remembers not wanting to hear or heed other (often older) people’s ‘wisdom’ while she searched for her own answers. Now, Gillian still doesn’t have the answers, but she’s a little more okay with that, and she is open to hearing whatever teens are feeling or have endured. One thing Gillian knows for sure: you can’t force someone to heal, but you can hold space for the opportunity. She has mentored and tutored teens on several topics as well as taught sex education workshops, and she loves giving young people the resources they need to be the best version of themselves.