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Link – Been Traumatized? Here’s How PTSD Rewires the Brain
When we picture the disorder, we often see a returned soldier, usually male, wrestling with emotional scars from the battlefield. In reality, one out of every nine suffers is female. Women are twice as likely to experience PTSD as men. Child abuse, sexual assault, rape, a physical attack, and being a part of or witnessing…
Sharing – Being Around Birds Boosts Our Mental Well-Being Even 8 Hours After Hearing Them
Honestly, we put a birdfeeder in our yard a few years ago, and I will occasionally go out and watch some of the birds as they come to the feeder. It is relaxing. Having a few moments of relaxation in my day is good for my mental health. Maybe you can’t get a feeder and keep it stocked, but maybe there’s a park or lake nearby where you can hear and see the birds.
Give it a shot. See what happens.
Link – Jehovah’s Witness two-witness rule examined at royal commission
All the more reason that victims should go to law enforcement. Do not allow a church, workplace, school, or even a college, “investigate” what is criminal activity. The rules they follow are not the same, and crimes should be investigated, and tried by the legal system, not some group who’s main interest is not justice,…
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July Blog Carnival Against Child Abuse tags: CA Abused as a child, U.S. women’s boxer Queen Underwood refuses to be counted out at Olympics tags: CA Lowcountry Survivors, adult child abuse recovery resource tags: CA Why We Protect Girls Better Than Boys tags: CA The Penn State NCAA Penalties: What About The Boys? tags: CA…
Review: Cry Myself To Sleep by Joe Peters
The first 15 pages of Cry Myself to Sleep serve as a summary of the first book Cry Silent Tears. The story continues as the author relates his move to London, southern England and finally Wales. Sadly, in echoes of Mark Johnson’s Wasted, Peters had to learn to survive when homeless and face more tragedy…
Link – Benefits of Social Media for Mental Health Support
Thankfully, in the midst of all of the stories telling us how bad technology is for us, some of us are willing to tell stories about social media actually helping. As someone who sees a tremendous value in sharing our stories and connecting through social media, articles like this make me happy. While social media can…
