Health Update:

The health page has been updated with some recent developments, while many things continue to fluctuate. Thank you for caring and for listening…

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I met Spencer at his School, where we jammed and recorded many songs together. He came to The Garrison (Music & Arts), where he created more musical and visual works of art; also sharing more original ideas. He was a powerful artist, whose work is meant to live on. He was let down by many who were in the position to help him. I did my best to show support when I could – giving him some household things when he moved, some garden goods and other shareable stuff. Even when I couldn’t help, I’m glad he still knew he could ask me. We kept in touch, lived blocks away from each other for a while and walked my dog or watched dogs play together at the community center in our ‘hood. I remember him finding animals peaceful and calming. I was honoured that he invited me to his Graduation, although the pandemic prevented me from attending… we celebrated with red velvet cupcakes instead. He wanted to learn more about his mental health conditions, so that he could help others. Tragically, they were a heavier burden than he could bear. He also wanted to have a website where he could share his art and I had offered to help him source support. Instead, I am sharing this video so that his art will have a home… so that those who knew him might remember him for the artist he forever will be and so those who didn’t have the chance to know him can still know his work. It is important and has tremendous value in this world, as do the few pieces I have in my home. Spencer is a special community connection… a once-in-a-lifetime friend who lives on, beyond death, through his art and music, in my heart and mind.

by LW

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Once in the village, always a villager.

Lindsey stands with all youth from all Nations, beliefs, cultures, genders and identities.

Here is some art we have made together…

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A health story is up at lindseywhite.com/health