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Hi Friend Lifestyle Blogger, Spoonie, Survivor of Child Abuse and Suicide, Advocate for Chronic Illnesses, and Mental Health. Please pull up a chair and search my archives. Melinda

Male Survivor is partnering with the documentary, What Will I Become?

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MaleSurvivor textMaleSurvivor is partnering with a documentary in pre-production – WHAT WILL I BECOME? – the film centers on transgender people navigating masculinities and conversations on mental health. If you are a trans person of any sexual orientation participating in Male Survivor’s forum, we invite you to join. This forum was created in partnership with Lexie Bean (they/he) and Logan Rozos (he/him), the film’s two trans directors. Over the course of the year, Lexie and Logan will pose weekly questions and prompts to allow transmasculine+ survivors to offer their expertise in their own experiences, to add nuance to narratives around both trans masculinities and survivorship, and to explore how the internet functions as a creator of community.If you have any questions about the project, you may contact us directly at wwibdoc@gmail.com.If these themes resonate with you and you would like to discuss the film and potentially have your thoughts added to the documentary please visit the MaleSurvivor Discussion Forum “WHAT WILL I BECOME?” is an independent film project sponsored by Fractured Atlas (www.fracturedatlas.org). You may also learn more about the project in this recently published Autostraddle article (https://www.autostraddle.com/what-will-i-become/) or @whatwillibecome_doc on InstagramWe are always grateful for your donations. They support all we do.MaleSurvivor Donation
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Til It Happens To You *Beautiful Song Brings Awareness To Sexual Assault* —

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This month is Sexual Assualt Awareness Month and I think more now than ever, it’s important we talk about our trauma and help support survivors in every way we can. I’m a survivor and the pain still lingers today, although I’ve processed the trauma, the pain never goes away.  This video is for everyone to […]

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Ways Plants Can Relieve Stress and Improve Your Mental Health —

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There’s no doubt about it, we’re on the verge of a mental health crisis. Although lockdown measures have been eased all over the country, critics claim that the measures put in place to get the economy back up and running are too much, too soon. However, while many debate the wisdom of reopening the economy […]

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Seeing Your Doctor? Make The Most Of Your 15 minutes —

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If your only choice is seeing a General Practitioner for chronic illness, you will have to take on the additional responsibility to make sure you’re getting the best healthcare. What you can’t expect is a General Practitioner to be a one-stop-shop, they have 15 minutes per patient and treat the most common illnesses. Once your […]

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Fun Facts, Did You Know? —

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McDonald’s once made bubblegum-flavored broccoli This interesting fact will have your taste buds crawling. Unsurprisingly, the attempt to get kids to eat healthier didn’t go over well with the child testers, who were “confused by the taste.” Find out which countries have banned McDonald’s. The first oranges weren’t orange The original oranges from Southeast Asia were […]

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Have a Great Arpil Fools Day —

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Photo by fotografierende on Pexels.com Do you know where April’s Fool’s day started? One Theory: On April 1, 1700, English pranksters begin popularizing the annual tradition of April Fools’ Day by playing practical jokes on each other. Although the day, also called All Fools’ Day, has been celebrated for several centuries by different cultures, its exact origins […]

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9 things you can do to make working from home more joyful —

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This one of my favorite Ted Talks from the archives. Enjoy. Photo by Guilherme Almeida on Pexels.com IDEAS.TED.COM Apr 15, 2020 / Ingrid Fetell Lee Some people love working from home, and they can’t imagine anything better than a day with their laptop clad in pajama pants. Others miss the structure and the casual chats with coworkers that […]

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What Is Depression? — Guest Blogger Live Your True North

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Depression is as prevalent as the common cold. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America estimates that 264 million people around the world live with depression. Most people experience sadness, loneliness, or fear. These feelings are a normal part of life. However, depression involves clinical levels of low mood that impacts a persona’s ability to […]

What Is Depression? — Live Your True North

6 tips to help you manage your day AND your anxiety when working from home —

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IDEAS.TED.COM Mar 17, 2021 / Morra Aarons-Mele Krystal Quiles When I first began working at home, I couldn’t believe I was getting away with such a racket.No one told me what to do or where to be! I could work in my bed, go to the grocery store in the middle of the day, and my clients […]

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Why we sabotage romantic relationships — and what we can do about it —

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IDEAS.TED.COM May 16, 2019 / Daniella Balarezo Rose Wong By examining our actions and attitude, we can start to break the cycle, says psychology researcher Raquel Peel. This post is part of TED’s “How to Be a Better Human” series, each of which contains a piece of helpful advice from someone in the TED community; browse through all the […]

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Gabrielle Union Had ‘So Many Rock Bottom Moments’ During Mental Health Struggle —

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Popculture.com By DANIEL S. LEVINE – March 8, 2021  Former America’s Got Talent judge Gabrielle Union opened up about her mental health struggles during an interview with Gwyneth Paltrow at the In Goop Health virtual summit on Sunday. The 48-year-old said she has faced “so many rock bottom moments” throughout her life, from her experience with sexual assault to divorce to career setbacks. She felt like she […]

Gabrielle Union Had ‘So Many Rock Bottom Moments’ During Mental Health Struggle —

Male Survivors Next Free Webinar —

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Topics will include:Sex traffickingTransactional nature of sexual abuse and exploitation Elevating male survivor voicesHow recovery efforts are blocked by unenlightened/flawed perceptions of masculinityPanelists:Nola Brantley, nationally acclaimed advocate who focuses on Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking / Commercial Sexual Exploitation of ChildrenNicole Klasey, Psy.D. , clinical psychologist who currently consults on programming for commercially/sexually exploited youth, vicarious trauma, and leadership developmentHost:Lee […]

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Friday Quote —

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It’s Friday! For anyone questioning themselves right now, know if you can imagine it, dream it, you can achieve it. I believe this with my whole heart. I’m so glad you to see your smiling face! I’m sending Good Karma your way for a great weekend with friends and family staying COVID safe. Melinda

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