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D J Jaffe and A Culture of Fear by Michael Skinner

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  Dear Pete, I read your blog post, “Influential Critic D. J. Jaffe Has Died: Remembered As “Bomb Thrower” Who Demanded Mental Illness Reforms” and thought of how he has done so much to hurt those of us labeled “mentally ill”. You considered him a friend, he was anything but for those of … [Read more...] about D J Jaffe and A Culture of Fear by Michael Skinner

The Surviving Spirit Newsletter August 2020

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“We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” - E. M. Forster Hi Folks, I hope this finds you safe and well in these trying times...It is stressful, but I am encouraged by the amount of people out there doing good things to help … [Read more...] about The Surviving Spirit Newsletter August 2020

“Unity” by Shinedown – Monday’s Music

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“We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided.” J.K. Rowling United We Stand, Divided We Fall A major portion of my life was spent in the world of music, and I loved it. There were parts that were distasteful, but for the most part, it was the time of my life. The music … [Read more...] about “Unity” by Shinedown – Monday’s Music

Trauma & Abuse – “The Gift That Keeps on Giving”

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  “Not all scars show, not all wounds heal. Sometimes you can't always see the pain someone feels.”   Unknown June is recognized as PTSD Awareness Month and June 27th, National PTSD Awareness Day. I am grateful that there is recognition to help raise awareness, but I truly hope that someday … [Read more...] about Trauma & Abuse – “The Gift That Keeps on Giving”