Daily Archives: March 15, 2017

Learning to stay afloat in the waves of grief - Adriel Booker

2 days ago

Read how this mother grieves the loss of a child, in waves: ... See MoreSee Less

They say that grief comes in waves. And it’s true. The emotion comes and goes, comes and goes, comes and goes. They also say that you should never turn your back on the ocean; waves can come strong – catching you off guard – and hit you harder than you were prepared for. The …

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We need to talk about how Grindr is affecting gay men’s mental health

7 days ago

"A staggering number of gay men suffer from depression, with some estimates as high as 50 percent. Because gay men’s anxiety and depression often stem from childhood rejection for being gay, messages of affirmation from other gay men are particularly appealing. Unfortunately, these messages are typically only skin-deep: 'Hey man, cute pic. Looking to ****?'" ... See MoreSee Less

I’m a gay psychiatrist. Here’s why I went on Grindr to survey men.

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1 week ago

Echo shows us how to support someone who has experienced trauma:
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Connection Is a Core Human Need, But We Are Terrible at It

1 week ago

"No person is an island unto themselves. We are born through connection, and it is through connection to others that we accomplish virtually everything else in life.

We do not just prefer healthy relationships; we need them." ... See MoreSee Less

Human connection is an important part of recovering from trauma and thriving. Understanding how connection works and giving it authentically can help us connect to others and ourselves.

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Changing your name - a Trans guide

2 weeks ago

A helpful document on changing your name as a trans person in Ontario! ... See MoreSee Less

Hey there! My name is Charles, or CJ for short. I’m a trans-man living in Ontario Canada, and I legally changed my name. I found some parts of the process straightforward, but a lot of it was hard to decipher and know what you needed to do. So, that’s what this guide is for - if you’re changin...