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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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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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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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