SAN JOSE — Jamie Baker simply felt it was time.
Inspired by his oldest daughter’s touching post on Instagram last week and noticing it was Bell Let’s Talk day across Canada on Wednesday, Baker, the longtime Sharks broadcaster and former player, decided he needed to share more of what he’s been dealing with for about two decades.
While at Lake Tahoe with a friend, Baker tweeted, “I didn’t sleep well for 15-20 years. I’ve battled depression, hated myself to the point I almost almost committed suicide on numerous occasions. I’ve battled addiction to self medicate. PLEASE PLEASE remember you are NOT alone.