“I met Marj as an apathetic teenager experiencing severe depression and having regular suicidal thoughts. I was battling dangerous bouts of self-harm and feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness. Marj helped me identify my strengths and weaknesses and challenged me to face my depression head-on by committing to regular therapy sessions, group therapy, and activities such as journal writing. Only when I had reached my bottom was I willing to try anything and Marj gave me the courage and strength – through her patience, understanding, non-judgmental approach – to believe I was capable (and deserving) of living a healthy, happy life, if I was willing to work for it. Decades later, Marj remains the voice in my head through my far more brief periods of depression, and a guiding light always showing me that there is an easier, softer way of living.”