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Tomorrow Is World Mental Health Day, and If You Don’t want to Participate, That’s Cool
So let’s get this out there. Tomorrow is a day to raise awareness about the importance of mental health. It’s an opportunity for anyone who is dealing with mental health issues to see that there are many people who get it, and do support them, even if only virtually. It’s also a day to be reminded, sometimes literally, that there is still far too much stigma, and far too little investment, in mental health. That’s not fun. That’s not uplifting.
Taking care of yourself is an incredibly important part of looking out for your own mental health. Tomorrow is also Saturday. If your mental health will be better off by you not being online tomorrow, go do exactly that. Go enjoy your weekend, and know that I see you, and I feel what you’re saying. Your frustration is my frustration too. Being tired of the stigma, and how hard it is for people to get help is normal. I’m exhausted. I’m tired of talking about it, tired of reading about it, and tired of seeing stories of people who can’t get help when they need it, all around the world. I’m also tired of all the people on social media who make talking about it even harder than it already is, who want to troll, or just create drama because it’s never enough for them.Â
Again, I’m exhausted. I also know how incredibly lucky I was the get help, and I want that same thing available for everyone. So, I’ll find away to continue talking about it here, while also taking care of my own mental health. I hope you will too, even if we don’t all take part in the same events.Â
Sharing – Is Friendship Therapy the Next Big Thing in Mental Health?
It sounds odd to me. But I realize that may be because I grew up and live in a society that doesn’t place enough value on friendship. If I want to value my friends more, why wouldn’t I do whatever I could to stay connected to my closest friends? Therapy could be a viable alternative to ending close friendships and losing connections that make a difference in our lives.Â
So, why not friendship therapy?Â
Shared Links (weekly) August 15, 2021
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A Letter to Anyone Who Experienced Trauma During the Pandemic
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What to Know About Changing Friendships in Mental Health Recovery
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20 Books That Have Helped People Through Depression
– What would you add the the list?
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Trauma memes are taking over the internet. Why that can be a good thing.
– What’s your favorite trauma meme?
Sharing – 3 Important Life Skills Nobody Ever Taught You
The article isn’t necessarily about abuse survivors, or trauma survivors, but I think the skills are important, and we should pay special attention to this paragraph: “It feels good to think that everything that’s good that happens in your life happens to you because you’re this good, amazing person. But the price you pay for…
Link – When an abused kid is the star witness, courts struggle for a just solution
I’m not going to quote anything from this article, because it’s a complicated issue that doesn’t break down into sound bites very well. We all want the justice system to come down hard on anyone who is guilty of abusing a child, but proving that guilt is tricky when it requires, potentially, doing more harm…
Sharing – the challenge of normalising
For many of us, child abuse was normal. Not because there is anything remotely acceptable about it, but because it happened to us. Turning away from our stories and ignoring our voices because you don’t want to think about it isn’t good enough.
We don’t have that choice. We deserve more than being kept silent in order for you not to be upset by our realities.
