#being believed

[wolffellerblog]

River Ronan has always paid attention to their students. As an art teacher, they've learned that sometimes the quietest changes are the ones that matter most. So when one of their regular after-school students suddenly starts rushing out the door every day, River knows something is wrong.

What starts as a simple conversation soon becomes something much more important. With Isaac at their side, River finds themself helping a student navigate identity, acceptance, and the challenges of being transgender in a world that isn't always kind.

A story about found support, safe spaces, and the people who choose to stand beside you when you need it most.

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[helenwhiteart-blog]

Expunging our own emotional ghosts

I realise my last post was on a topic that stretches the credibility of some people. I get it; mentioning (matter of fact way that I do) that we had to conduct an energy clearing of the house where we are living because it was haunted by a negative “ghost” generated a certain amount of cynical if polite indulgence and point-blank negation from some of the people in my day to day life too, which…

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[thewarisgoingbadly]

What It’s Like Living With a Controversial Diagnosis

An interview with the author of a new memoir, Sick.

[voicecollective-blog]

At Voice Collective I know I'm not alone. Through them i've met other young people who hear voices too. We meet every week. They believe me. We use art and drama as a way of communicating what we see and hear. They understand how I feel. I also speak to someone on my own. They help me to stand up to the voices. They show me ways to cope. I feel safer now.

Ashley* (aged 12) Ashley shared her experiences of hearing voices and seeing visions on BBC London last year. If you want to hear more about what it's like to be a young person who hears voices, please check out this video: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-15656353