The Mentor Who Stayed: Dennis “DJ” Quinn on Purpose, Grief, and the Life-Changing Power of Showing Up Guest Dennis “DJ” Quinn
What happens when one volunteer says “yes” to one child?
In this deeply moving episode of The Wisdom Transfer, Dennis “DJ” Quinn shares the remarkable 13-year journey that inspired his memoir Stick Figures: A Big Brother Remembers. Together, we explore mentorship, foster care, mental illness, grief, resilience, and the extraordinary power of consistent presence in another person’s life.
Dennis reveals how one relationship transformed both mentor and child, why severe mental illness deserves greater understanding and compassion, and how each of us has the ability to make a lasting difference…
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