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Link – Guest Post by Storyteller Paul Currington
This is some serious truth from someone who’s been there: That’s the insidious nature of depression. When you’re deep in it, all the lies you tell yourself make perfect sense. I call it The Calculus of Despair. No rational argument or past experience can make you believe otherwise. You can have a wall full of…
Link – Reddit for Mental Health: Why Guys Are Using the Site for Support.
I can’t say that I’ve spent much time on Reddit, mostly because it’s just so overwhelming to me. But, I didn’t realize there were sub-reddits where people are supporting one another. “Reddit doesn’t have the reputation of being a place where such positive, supportive things happen. But for guys who aren’t used to looking for…
Reading – Survivor Spotlight: Suicide Prevention
During National Suicide Prevention Week (September 7-13), Michael opened up about his experience and the messages of hope that got him through. “The first thing you need to understand, and this can’t be overstated enough, is that you are not alone.” He understands how experiencing a sexual assault can feel lonely or isolating, but wants…
Sharing – Finding A Hobby That Brings True Joy
When I was depressed I not only had a hard time finding the energy to get into a hobby, but I also struggled in another way that I think this really resonates with: “In fact, finding an engaging hobby can help us each find true joy. Because if we find a hobby that exposes us…
Sharing – The Right Is Misusing the Word “Grooming,” and It Can Have Serious Consequences
Why is this so hard for so many people to understand? Why are some of you so dead-set on causing harm to people who are different than you? If your religious leaders encourage you to harm people or treat any other group of human beings as anything less than human, they are not to be taken seriously. We need to stop giving these leaders our attention or our money.
