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If you’re finding it hard to cope with the news and social media, you’re not alone.
It isn’t easy to know when to stop reading the news. The line between being informed and obsessed with it to the point of impacting our lives and mental health is a fine one. I struggle with it myself.
So, when I came across this resource, I thought it might be good to share.
In a case which illustrates the UK’s need to get a grip on its immigration system and borders, a Frenchman convicted in America with an unusually soft sentence for possessing child abuse images seven years ago, was allowed to enter Britain. Once there, he plotted to father his own children intending to abuse them. He was also caught with…
Responding to sibling sexual abuse: What to do and why Lots of good information here, especially because, in my experience, I do not think many parents would react this way. It’s too difficult to react emotionally, one way or another, and not do what’s best for all of your children. Were you sexually abused by…
“No one gets to judge how you managed to survive, friends. No one. No one gets to shame you for whatever you did to get yourself to the place where you can live through feeling the pain. Not even you. You survived, honey. Not everyone does, you know. You miraculous girl. You miraculous boy. You…
Obviously, talking about can lead to these other things. Not talking about it won’t get us anywhere. But we need to do more than talk, we need to figure out better ways to treat people who need it, and make it accessible. That doesn’t happen until all of society understands the importance of it, and is truly educated about it. So, keep talking, but also keep demanding better.
I’m not scared either, to admit that I have attempted suicide, that I spent years dealing with depression and destructive mental health issues. Because there are too many people dying. No. I’m not scared to talk about suicide — I’m scared to stay silent. Silence is what fuels my depression. Silence turns thoughts into obsessions…
