Motivational speaker spreading message of hope
A motivational speaker sharing a message of hope is in the tri-community talking with and listening to local students.
Allan Kehler was at the Lac La Ronge Indian Band’s Senator Myles Venne School today, where he delivered a presentation to students about empowerment and how to provide support to those in need. Kehler spoke about how to approach others who are in pain or discomfort and told the students how to use their voices in times of need.
“One of the biggest things I learned is the more we put our voice to our shame, the less power it has,” Kehler said. “Any time I’m able to share a message, it’s about redemption … it’s about hope more than anything.”
Kehler spoke about the abuses he endured during childhood and the addictions he struggled with for years. He said the trauma resulted in what he called “living a life of shame,” which ultimately brought him close to death. Kehler said he never used to talk about his pain and he ended up suffering because of it.