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Welcome — You’re Not Alone Here

Hi, I’m Mike McBride. I’m a survivor of childhood abuse, and I’ve also walked through the deep valleys of depression, dissociation, and even a suicide attempt. This space is deeply personal to me — it’s where I share my journey, not because I seek recognition, but because I believe in the power of connection and the healing that comes from knowing you’re not alone.

This site is a safe place for survivors, supporters, and anyone seeking to understand the long road of healing. This site, along with all the social media accounts linked above, is dedicated to spreading awareness, education, and support for all survivors.

I’m glad you found it.

Here, you’ll find:

  • Personal reflections on trauma, recovery, and resilience
  • Educational resources about mental health and abuse
  • Curated articles and commentary on current issues affecting survivors
  • Community support through shared stories and experiences

I also share my interests in technology and photography on other sites because healing is also about rediscovering joy and creativity.

Whether you’re here to find hope, learn more, or support someone you care about, I’m happy you found your way here. Please feel free to explore, subscribe, and share — and remember, healing is possible, and you are never alone.

Latest Posts from the Blogs

  • Sharing – The mental health signal we can’t afford to ignore in 2026
    We talk about the importance of mental health, but our actions as a society send a completely different message.  The post Sharing – The mental health signal we can’t afford to ignore in 2026 appeared first on Survivors News and Reviews.
  • Sharing – The Monsters in The Machine
    Jeffrey Epstein was making people a lot of money and connecting them to power and influence. Surely whatever might have been happening was secondary to that, no?  That's why we see more concern for the "friends" who might be hurt by being connected to Epstein than we see for the victims. They aren't rich and powerful. They don't matter. They should get over it and put it behind them.  The post Sharing – The Monsters in The Machine appeared first on […]
  • Sharing – Survey reveals rapid adoption of AI tools in mental health care despite safety concerns
    I work with AI professionally. I use it to get things done and to support research, but I never trust or depend on it. It's a tool. For mental health, it can also be a tool, and I'm sure many of you are finding it helpful. I would caution all of us to be careful, though. Mental health professionals have serious reservations; I would keep them in mind.  The post Sharing – Survey reveals rapid adoption of AI tools in mental […]
  • Sharing – The Psychology of Feeling Heard
    Maybe the most interesting aspect of meeting survivors is how many ways this happened to all of us. I've yet to meet a survivor who has said that they tell people about their trauma and are always believed, taken seriously, and encouraged to continue telling their story. It's not that they don't occasionally hear that from an individual, but it is always the exception instead of the rule.  The post Sharing – The Psychology of Feeling Heard appeared first on Survivors […]
  • Third Places Also Need to Be Safe
    I think this is interesting. Of course, access to a park or walkable neighborhoods would lead to better mental health outcomes. At least that is what we'd expect. But for some young people, when that park or neighborhood isn't safe, it might turn into yet another place to be hyperalert and anxious about.  The post Third Places Also Need to Be Safe appeared first on Survivors News and Reviews.
  • Sharing – The Mental Illness Recovery Paradox
    It took me a long time to be comfortable with what happened. Most of that was internal, the embarrassment of being the guy who had public mental health issues and spent a long time in therapy, and trying to build a new life. Part of it was also watching people be uncomfortable in my presence. I didn't have a choice about who knew about it, and I learned to embrace it as part of my story. That didn't happen immediately. The […]
  • Last Weekend, I Fed a Giant Anteater – The Benefits of Hobbies and Adventures
    What I was, however, during this experience, was engrossed in interacting with the animal and learning about it from the keeper. I wasn't thinking about work, politics, or anything else, just being in the moment with my mind fully engaged in that one thing.  That is what is missing for many of us, and it's absolutely leading to burnout, stress, and mental health issues.  The post Last Weekend, I Fed a Giant Anteater – The Benefits of Hobbies and Adventures appeared […]
  • When Stigma Hits The Ones We Love
    Can you imagine the double blow it must be to have your spouse struggling with addiction or severe mental illness, and know that your friends are likely avoiding you as well? Is there stigma directed at you for being married to someone with mental health issues?  The post When Stigma Hits The Ones We Love appeared first on Survivors News and Reviews.
  • Worth Reading – The Legal Profession Cannot Yoga Its Way Out of a Mental Health Crisis
    Yoga or mindfulness seminars are nice, but they won't eliminate the mental health impacts of working 60-80 hours every week. If that's your expectation, you are harming your employees. If your business model depends on causing this harm, don't be surprised that people opt to do something other than continuing to work for you. It's in their best interests.  The post Worth Reading – The Legal Profession Cannot Yoga Its Way Out of a Mental Health Crisis appeared first on Mike McBride Online. If you want to see more like this, consider subscribing to the RSS […]
  • Worth Reading – The mental toll of continuous transformation
    This feels like a small hand being raised in the corner of a deafening room, trying to point out the obvious. We're only human. We need a break. That unsettled feeling you get every day at work might not be imposter syndrome or everyday stress, but the sheer exhaustion of knowing that you can never pause and focus on getting work done. The skills and knowledge you have now will be worthless tomorrow.  The post Worth Reading – The mental toll of continuous transformation appeared first on Mike McBride Online. If you want to see more […]
  • Worth Reading – Learning AI Feels Like a Second Job
    It's no wonder that people are burning out professionally. Every week there are new things to learn, changes to deal with, strategies to reconsider, projects on deadlines, etc. We don't often get a chance to simply do the work, let alone rest.  The post Worth Reading – Learning AI Feels Like a Second Job appeared first on Mike McBride Online. If you want to see more like this, consider subscribing to the RSS Feed.
  • A Small Way Social Media can be a Mental Health Positive
    I know opening social media right now can feel like an open invitation to a never-ending scroll of rage. I've been avoiding much of it myself for the last few weeks, busying myself with travel and projects instead for the benefit of my mental health. I know, however, that the internet can be a source of inspiration, fun, community, and happiness. I need to commit to finding that rather than lazily scrolling through algorithmic feeds.  The post A Small Way Social Media can be a Mental Health Positive appeared first on Mike McBride Online. If you […]
  • The simple things that improve employee mental health
    Employees want to know they are being treated fairly and are trusted to find the best way to accomplish the required work. That doesn't seem so difficult. Both of these things reduce the risk of burnout, a phenomenon that is becoming a workplace hazard everywhere. You would think they were asking for the impossible from the way some companies act, though.  The post The simple things that improve employee mental health appeared first on Mike McBride Online. If you want to see more like this, consider subscribing to the RSS Feed.
  • Do You Feel Pressured to Work From the Plane?
    Years from now, is anyone going to remember that thing you tied yourself into a pretzel to complete while 30,000 feet in the air? It's unlikely. But your body and brain will be affected by the rest you didn't get. The goal of life is not to spend every minute being productive. There's so much more than that. The post Do You Feel Pressured to Work From the Plane? appeared first on Mike McBride Online. If you want to see more like this, consider subscribing to the RSS Feed.

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