Don Blackwell is and, for the past 40 plus years, has been a trial attorney in South Florida. More importantly, Don is a husband, the father of two adult children, and "Papa Don" to two amazing grandchildren, Jake and Macie.At various times, Don's also been a college disc jockey, a little league baseball coach, the founder and principal organizer of a charity golf tournament benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, an Adjunct Professor of Law, an avid blogger, a noticer, an encourager, and an outspoken mental health advocate. Don's first book, Dear Ashley: A Father's Reflections and Letters to His Daughter on Life, Love and Hope, is a compilation of life lessons he learned in the midst of his daughter's decade-long struggle with a life-threatening illness. He also has authored two children's books, The Bunt and Rounding Third, both based on his days as a little league coach. Don has published numerous articles on mental health in a variety of local, state, and national publications, is a much sought after speaker, and regularly appears as a guest on local and national webinars and mental health support group platforms.When he's not spending time with his grandchildren (or working!), Don loves going on long walks, lounging at the beach, engaging in meaningful conversation, playing an occasional round of golf, and listening to live and classic album rock music.