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Public Displays of Grief
I remember all the family was meeting at my grandma's house for a special occasion. Must have been a holiday or just a random Tuesday in the little town outside of Damascus where nightly family gatherings in the courtyard were the primary form of entertainment. A majority of the folks were outside but all of the women had congregated in one room and I wasn’t sure why. When I went to inspect, I saw Khalto (Auntie) sitting on a chair sobbing. Her eyes were crying so hard they seemed like they wanted to escape her head. All the other women gathered around, consoling her. Immediately I walked out of the room and started to joke with my cousin who was playing it off like her mother was being ridiculous. She herself was probably experiencing the same pangs of hurt but didn’t want to feel the blow at the moment since, after all, it was her younger brother who had died when she was just a kid. I later found out through some murmurings that on the walk over Khalto had seen a child run into the street and get hit by a car which sent her into a flashback of her own son getting hit and killed by a car nine years earlier. The pain was so raw, so ever present and there was no hiding it.
By Maesia Farah4 years ago in Psyche
Understanding Neurodiversity: A Dyspraxic Viewpoint. Top Story - September 2021.
Introduction Hello, my name is Chloe Urquhart or some of you might know me by my pen name, Amber Forest. Today I’m going to explain what the terms neurodiverse and neurotypical mean. I have what is considered a neurodivergent condition or developmental difference called dyspraxia, otherwise known as developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD). I am going to start off with some basic definitions and facts regarding neurodiversity and neurotypical. Next I will go into the theories and validity of the terms then I will give you my perspective from a dyspraxic (DCD) viewpoint.
By Amber Forest4 years ago in Psyche
These Books Will Change the Way We Teach Children About Mental Health
Child mental health is so incredibly important, but it is now more vital than ever. Studies have shown that the mental health of our children has declined throughout the pandemic, and depression and anxiety are still on the rise. When I was a child, we never learned about mental health, and my various mental illnesses went undiagnosed until I entered adulthood. It was only when I suffered a nervous breakdown as an adult and was admitted to a behavioral health hospital that I received my diagnoses. At this time, I also began to work on and think about my mental health for the first time. Fortunately, mental health is more widely discussed now that it is more of a central topic regarding the impacts of the pandemic on our health.
By Ashley Nestler, MSW4 years ago in Psyche
The Demise
Nearly a year ago my life began to unravel. My husband of 10 years had been an angry person for a long time. He felt like he was losing control of his health, his career, his home, and his family. Like a wounded animal he lashed out at those closest to him. He became mean and violent. When I had enough of our children seeing him that way and felt like it was no longer a safe environment I made arrangements for him to live with his dad.
By Marlana Tollett-McFarland4 years ago in Psyche
Drug Addiction : Where can you get Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation Treatment in Normal Illinois
People who suffer from addiction to drugs such as heroin or alcohol can benefit a lot from receiving drug rehabilitation treatment at an Inpatient drug rehab in Normal, IL. Inpatient drug rehab is the most effective way of treating drug addicts. Inpatient treatment is provided at specialized drug treatment centers that offer both medical and outpatient treatment programs for recovering drug addicts. The duration of an individual's stay in an Inpatient drug rehab in Normal, IL will depend upon the severity of his addiction and the severity of his drug abuse.
By Gordon Winfield4 years ago in Psyche
Being alone is a good thing. Here's why.
Why am I with someone and still feel all by myself? This a question you've probably asked yourself, just like me. I wonder all the time if I really like this person why do I find myself overthinking and wishing it ended up differently. I wish this person knew how they made me feel. Why won't they open up to me? I feel so terribly alone. Whining.... I channel my higher self when this happens. I think about this situation in the grand scheme of my life and realise this is a cycle. I notice the cycle of karma through relationships manifesting before my eyes. You know how they say the universe will send you the same lesson over and over until you learn and never look back? Well yeah this was happening. Let's begin the story. I met a young girl in my college dorm. I was immediately attracted to her energy when she walked into the room. Her eyes lit up and her smile as powerful as the sun. I wanted to connect with her as soon as possible. She came to my dorm with m roommates friends. She brought friends with her so I knew she wouldn't be alone, but I like to get to know people when they're alone because the real them comes out. We all went back to her dorm room and talked for a little it got quiet and there was no flow. I decided to transition the conversation into her room and talk a little more about each other. We talked and connected a little. She seemed really happy around me and we ended up talking all night. We cuddled in her bed and I spent the night, Maybe I moved a little too fast, but I felt as if the vibes were right. She clearly felt the same. We talked about it the next day and decided what happened was a little odd and we continued to hangout after that and became really close. I later find out she has a boyfriend in her hometown that she never broke off. He really loves her and I honestly did not respect that. I felt like my feelings were more important than logic in this situation. We kept hanging out. The sleepovers continued and we both began to get attached. I could tell this was moving fast and I began to give her space but the damage has already been done and we are always around each other. If she is not at work or if I'm not at school or working on my art we're around each other. She's either at my dorm or I'm at her's. I tried to open up to her and get a little deeper into her mind, but she would immediately change the subject or avoid opening up to me. I figured time would heal all wounds and she would open up due time. I was wrong. She became a partier and decided to go to clubs, get drunk every night and disconnect from her responsibilities. I was distraught. The girl I created in my head was far from the girl I knew. I knew I made a mistake and this girl has manifested into my reality to teach me a lesson about protecting my energy and focusing on what I came to this school to do. I understand the potential damage one can have on my life if I'm not careful.
By Ami Merchant4 years ago in Psyche
