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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.
Derek "Riven" H. Sire, MSW
Jun 8, 20232 min read
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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.
Derek "Riven" H. Sire, MSW
May 31, 20237 min read
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Searching for Home
If we're silent about our stories, individuals, families–our communities as a whole–won't know how hard it is.
Derek H. Sire, MSW
May 16, 20236 min read
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Advocate
This moment gave me the courage NOT to be silent or afraid, to advocate for my two daughters' best interests.
Derek H. Sire & Alejandra Romero
Apr 28, 20235 min read
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Closer Than You Know
"Allah is deeply present, understanding your struggles and experiences, even if you cannot explain it yourself."
Derek H. Sire
Mar 28, 20235 min read
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Meditative, Grateful Belonging
It's when I notice signs of "weakness" that my self-confidence comes out.
Derek H. Sire
Mar 17, 20235 min read
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It Makes My Soul Happy
"I need answers, not mystery." Spirituality, for Kim, is being "empowered to make changes in my own life."
Derek H. Sire
Feb 7, 20234 min read
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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.
Amanda Retzer
Dec 28, 20223 min read
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Sara Gray’s Story
The most important piece of information we walked away with is we were not alone.
Sara Gray
Nov 27, 20226 min read
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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.
Sara Gray
Oct 27, 20224 min read
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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.
Derek H. Sire
May 31, 20222 min read
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