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Mental Health & Spirituality: An Advocacy Resource

Jun 8, 2023
2 min

Mental Health & Spirituality: An Advocacy Resource

A free resource centering storytelling by diverse folks making meaning, navigating health systems, and advocating for mental health justice.

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Derek "Riven" H. Sire, MSW

May 31, 2023
7 min

Choosing, Not Chosen

Hosting these conversations, I realized my childhood faith began crumbling when I first hoped that just one of 'God's damned' wasn't one.

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Derek H. Sire, MSW

May 16, 2023
6 min

Searching for Home

If we're silent about our stories, individuals, families–our communities as a whole–won't know how hard it is.

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Derek H. Sire & Alejandra Romero

Apr 28, 2023
5 min

Advocate

This moment gave me the courage NOT to be silent or afraid, to advocate for my two daughters' best interests.

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Derek H. Sire

Mar 28, 2023
5 min

Closer Than You Know

"Allah is deeply present, understanding your struggles and experiences, even if you cannot explain it yourself."

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Derek H. Sire

Mar 17, 2023
5 min

Meditative, Grateful Belonging

It's when I notice signs of "weakness" that my self-confidence comes out.

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Derek H. Sire

Feb 7, 2023
4 min

It Makes My Soul Happy

"I need answers, not mystery." Spirituality, for Kim, is being "empowered to make changes in my own life."

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Amanda Retzer

Dec 28, 2022
3 min

Amanda Retzer's Story

Each day is uncertain, but I know I have the skills and experiences to get me through whatever comes my way.

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Sara Gray

Nov 27, 2022
6 min

Sara Gray’s Story

The most important piece of information we walked away with is we were not alone.

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Practicing Self-Care When Your Adult Child is Diagnosed With Serious Mental Illness

Sara Gray

Oct 27, 2022
4 min

Practicing Self-Care When Your Adult Child is Diagnosed With Serious Mental Illness

Develop your self-care practice as a time of calm to rely on when the chaos of life comes.

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Fake It Till You Make It and My Mental Health Journey

Derek H. Sire

May 31, 2022
2 min

Fake It Till You Make It and My Mental Health Journey

When it means not telling anyone I'm having a hard time, "faking it till I make it,"poses a danger.

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