Bio

Stephen is a girl dad, son, brother, uncle, nephew, godfather, dog lover, musician, firearms enthusiast and, and sports fan (especially F1!). He grew up in a strict religious Portuguese household. Started his first job in the 5th grade as a paperboy has never stopped working since, including a former 30 year corporate ‘stiff’ in finance/banking/IT.

He has dealt with mental health issues and depression on and off since teens and continues to use therapy as a part of his current routine and lifestyle. “I want to share my personal experiences with others who have had or are experiencing mental health difficulty or thoughts of suicide, and to help them seek information including how to get the professional help they may need, what to expect, that it isn’t a sign of weakness and to let them know they are very much needed and they are not alone.”