Jared Benjamin Lafer, pictured, has not been charged with previous counts of aggravated assault after a grand jury in a Tennessee court had voted not to indict Lafer A white man who ran over a Black Lives Matter protestor in Tennessee last year, then joked about it on social media, has had all charges against…
Depression forced Andy out of the teaching career he had enjoyed for years. Then a challenge from a friend revealed a hidden talent – and opened a door to a new life After seven nervous breakdowns, what did I learn in 16 years? That the lows can be overwhelming; but that there is also an…
I am a firm believer in telling people what you think, if it is positive, and not keeping it to yourself. If you think someone is doing a great job, then tell them. If you appreciated something others have done, let them know. However, we do not do this nearly as often as we should….
A Black Lives Matter activist was the target of ‘swatting’ for a third time after a 911 caller on Wednesday evening claimed they had kidnapped her. Melina Abdullah, who is suing the Los Angeles Police Department over another ‘swatting’ incident in August 2020 during which heavily armed officers surrounded her home, was not there when the…
I’ve already written that one of the topics I’ve learned the most about in the four years I’ve written this blog is suicide prevention. At the end of the suicide prevention month, I try to take the time to think about what I’ve learned during that month and how it will help my suicide prevention…
You wake up without the alarm clock going off. Without hurrying through your morning routine. It’s Saturday and your weekend has just begun. To help you to make the best of this day and your weekend I want to share 90 motivational Saturday quotes that will inspire you and give you some timeless tips from…
As election day looms, some voters are left wondering why the social and racial reckoning once dominating headlines has turned into a fringe issue among federal leaders. Since the murder of George Floyd, the Black Lives Matter movement has prompted broader discussions around race, which some feel has fallen to the wayside in this election…
If I’ve had suicidal thoughts this is a book I really hope the person supporting me read has. If so, they will be well armed to save me, or at least protect me, until a professional can help me. Joy Hibbins does not hold herself or her suicide crisis center to a “zero suicide” standard,…
Love and death come to us on common terms — unbidden and total, impervious to protest, naked of pretension. They also come to us entwined: Every love is a franchise of grief, for to love anything is to accept its loss — by a dissipation of ardor or of atoms, the atoms constellating the beloved…
A Black Lives Matter organizer has pledged a national ‘uprising’ over COVID vaccine mandates, claiming they are ‘racist,’ as cities around the country begin to demand proof of vaccination for most indoor activities. Chivona Newsome, a co-founder of Black Lives Matter of Greater New York, made the vow on Monday as NYC restaurants began enforcing…
By John Adams Everyone enjoys a good comeback story, especially in sports. See Tiger Woods and his back problems or Tom Brady’s comeback from a damaged ACL and MCL to win numerous Super Bowls. Season after season, stories like hers are hailed as role models of determination and mental / physical resilience. But behind the…
Aries You’re stuck in the past because you’re hanging around the wrong people. They’re keeping you locked in place. They aren’t letting you grow and flourish. Taurus You’re stuck in the past because you’re scared of change. You don’t like stepping into the unknown. You would rather cling to the familiar. Gemini You’re stuck in…
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Training on Black Lives Matter (BLM) is reportedly being offered to NHS England staff as part of a series of new diversity courses that have sparked fury from Government insiders and taxpayers’ groups. Training covering ‘white privilege’, ‘unconscious bias’ and ‘authentic allyship’ have reportedly been put up on NHS People website – an online learning…
Reece shares his personal experiences of adapting to university life with anxiety and agoraphobia. It’s not as bad as you think it is. – Reece Beckett You’re not alone. This is the thought I would have loved to confirm in the first month of my studies when I started in 2020. The pandemic is making…