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How Physicians Can Be Better Mental Health Resources
A note before today's guest post: Today's article was submitted and written before the Covid 19 crisis reached the US. At this moment,...
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A Letter to My Local Government Regarding Covid19
CN: extensive discussion of Covid 19 and the structural ways it is impacting society Unusual times call for unusual measures: Twice in...
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Interview for Secular Sexuality
CN: brief discussion of sexuality, sexism influenced medical neglect, reproductive disorders, and disability. Remember my interview...
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It Can’t Be That Bad: How the Medical System Let Me Fall Through the Cracks
CN: Explicit descriptions and in depth discussion of chronic pain, abuse, medical neglect, gaslighting, and oppression through poverty....
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I Don't Have Interstitial Cystitis
CN: extensive discussion of bladder problems, urination, pelvic floor work and internal exams, dietary restrictions, food, descriptions...
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What Is Afforded to You
CN: chronic illness, police brutality, racism, mental illness, medical neglect, forced stay at mental institution. Note: This blog post...
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How to Lend a Hand in a Mental Health Crisis Part 1: Enlisting the Help of a Crisis Hotline
Today's guest post is part 1 of a series that looks at the gaps in our current mental health care system and provides information on how...
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I Can't Fix Myself But I'm Supposed To
CN: chronic pain, medical neglect, fat-shaming, discussion of specific health issues and their symptoms Today’s guest post is written as...
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Could It Be My Birth Control?: The Intrauterine Diaries
Today’s guest post is written by a close friend of mine who has asked to remain anonymous. If you know me personally, it’s likely you...