So here I am, in my 40’s, trying to heal and put my life back together. The problem now is that I’m having a ton of emotional distress trying to process all of these factors: the abuse, the bullying, relationships, and my mother. At this point I’m just not doing a very good job of…
Silence is a dangerous thing, just ask Chris Anderson. But even when we do talk about male sexual assault, harmful stereotypes and inaccurate myths too often cloud our understanding of the problem. It’s time to change the conversation, by debunking these misconceptions and allowing male victims the dignity of their own stories. Even well meaning…
“New data shows 40 per cent of Canadians say they’ve experienced feelings of anxiety or depression — but haven’t sought medical help. The numbers come from a survey of more than 1,500 Canadian adults by Women’s College Hospital and Shoppers Drug Mart. The results offer a striking look at the level of stigma and shame…
None of the songs on the list were ones I listened to when I needed some motivation, but were they yours? For me, being kind of a punk/alternative fan, it was much more about songs like Sometimes by Midnight Oil, or The Clash’s I’m Not Down. What would you add? http://themighty.com/2015/10/depression-songs-to-cheer-you-up-on-hard-days/
News flash: It is never ok to rape a child. Unfortunately this is an ongoing epidemic that happens all the time. Whenever you see headlines about teacher/student relationships, they all tend to focus on the teacher’s level of attractiveness, not on what’s really important; the fact that a child’s life has been severely changed by these teacher’s…
“Likened by some to the gay rights movement, with its beginnings in personal revelation, the groundswell to lift the stigma connected with mental illness has had a multiplying effect accelerated by social media. The more people who “come out” about their mental illness and are met with acceptance, the more others feel it’s safe to…
