Connected Education

Adversity can find you or someone you love at any time. When it does it's not easy to know where to turn. It can be a lonely and confusing journey that in some cases can lead to a fall into darkness.

I'm no stranger to that darkness. My hope is that by sharing some of the lessons and tools I've learned, I can help you find a little more clarity on your own path forward.

To further my mission I'm now available online if you need someone to chat to. You can book this here:

https://stan.store/werisetogether

Here's the latest update on the We Rise Together Mission - Ngā mihi
Duncan.

Thank you all so much for your support. To already have more than 200 followers here is incredibly humbling.

It's been a bit of a leap of faith to get started. Writing my book is proving to be quite the journey. It's been stirring up memories and emotions that I thought were long ago confined to history.

There's a sense of vulnerability that comes with putting this on paper and then sharing it. The fact that I've had nothing but support leaves me feeling so grateful and is inspiring me to do all I can to make this mission a success.

I've now completed Chapter 2 - Falling. This along with Chapter 1 or a bundle of the two is now available for you to read here:

https://stan.store/werisetogether

The second chapter details the initial hours and days after the crash. If you are interested and choose to take a look that would be awesome, thank you. If it's not your thing but you think it might appeal to others simply sharing this with them would be fantastic and incredibly appreciated.

Together, we RISE.

"I felt so alone in my darkest moments. I suspect that this is true for anyone who finds themself wrapped in adversity and who is afraid to seek help. The isolation is a hard weight to bear and for many Men that weight is the burden of a devastating story that they face alone."

Read my latest blog at the link below:
https://www.werisetogether.org.nz/the-anchor

https://www.werisetogether.org.nz/when-the-hammer-falls

A Personal Note, and a New Beginning

To everyone who follows my work here at Connected Education, you know my passion has always been for helping people learn, grow, and navigate their challenges. Today, I want to share the personal story behind that 'why.'

Many of you know about the loss of my son, Nayan, in 2010. More recently, I have been on a profound journey battling cancer.

These experiences, while incredibly difficult, have reinforced my life's mission of resilience, empathy, and finding hope in the face of adversity.

This has led me to launch a new, mission-driven social enterprise: We Rise Together NZ.

While it is a separate entity from my work here, its heart is the same. It is a movement dedicated to providing real stories, meaningful resources, and a community for anyone facing life's darkest moments.

To launch this mission, I am writing my memoir, "WE RISE TOGETHER," one chapter at a time. The first chapter, which tells the story of the day my fall began and the unexpected moment that gave me a reason to rise, is now available.

If you are interested in the story behind the work I do, you can read the first chapter here:

https://stan.store/werisetogether

For ongoing updates specifically about this new mission, I have started a new page, which I would be honoured if you would follow: https://www.facebook.com/werisetogetherNZ

Thank you, as always, for your incredible support.

Ngā mihi nui
Duncan