The Quest Project
Keeping Your Children Safe
Following up on my Facebook comments regarding the essay “Black and Blue” by NHL star Patrick O’Sullivan, I have more to say! Safety is Paramount If you haven’t read the article mentioned above, I suggest that you do. It’s disturbing on so many levels. My priority in this post is to address the importance of keeping…
Read MoreA Time to Give Thanks
It’s that time of year! Here are some things I’m very thankful for. A Time To Give Thanks First and foremost I am thankful for my family and friends and all the blessings they bring to my life. I have a thriving private practice that allows me to live my mission every day.
Read MoreDrugs, Alcohol and My Son
In my last article, I talked about “When a Boy Becomes a Man;” what happens when there are obstacles, and there can be many. In the next few posts, I’ll share with you about what I see in my program The Quest Project. Let’s start with the “big one” Drugs and Alcohol. Charles Krauthammer wrote in…
Read MoreCreating a Legacy
And finally, where I am today and what’s in store for the future… “In A Nutshell” As I wrap up this series of articles, my intention has been to introduce you to me and my life. I feel it is crucial that you and the parents of boys who are considering joining my programs know my…
Read MoreThe Quest Project is Born
Continuing the story of what brought me to where I am today. The Quest Project is Born That may sound “cliché” so let me explain. I carried, labored, nurtured, fed, protected and devoted most of my time to this baby called The Quest Project! I knew in my heart it would be a gift to troubled young boys. It is what they…
Read MoreA Wounded Man
Continuing the story…I do this work to help wounded, broken boys grow to be successful men. I know how, I’ve been there. Civilian Life, I’m Not Ready The Air Force changed my life and offered the stability I needed. It was returning to the civilian life that still would prove to be a challenge, and I would come…
Read MoreHey Mom I Joined the Air Force!
Continuing the story of the life that brought me to where I am today, and why I do the work I do to help boys. My Air Force years. I’m In The Air Force Now Enlisting in the United States Air Force was an easy decision for me. I was lost with no direction in…
Read MoreThe Teenage Years
Continuing the story of the life that brought me where I am today and my commitment to helping boys, next up is my high school years. The Divorce Eventually, Mom divorced Dad and to say it was “a nasty one” is an understatement. I made the decision at sixteen to live with Dad. I’m sure…
Read MoreWho Is Clayton Lessor?
A Little About Me – Clayton Lessor I realize that in order to trust me and understand why I do this Quest Project work you should know a little about me. Over the next few weeks I’m going to tell you my story and how a very abusive childhood led me to the work I…
Read MoreOur Boys Are In Trouble
If you’re the parent or guardian of a boy who is troubled, you’re not alone. America’s boys are in crisis right now; and most likely they are everywhere but I’m talking about what I see right here, right now. Our schools and communities don’t have the systems in place that we need to fight this…
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