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New Shared Link - Kindness catches on and changes lives advancement.osu.edu/story/kindne... Kindness
Kindness catches on and changes lives
Philanthropy helps spread kindness across campus and communities
advancement.osu.edu
February 13, 2026 at 5:06 PM
New Shared Link - Kindness catches on and changes lives advancement.osu.edu/story/kindne... Kindness
From the Archives Feb 13, 2026
The off-week trip through 24 years of blog posts.
#MentalHealth #Trauma #Abuse #Survivors
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The off-week trip through 24 years of blog posts.
#MentalHealth #Trauma #Abuse #Survivors
childabusesurvivor.substack.com/p/from-the-a...
From the Archives Feb 13, 2026
The off-week trip through 24 years of blog posts.
childabusesurvivor.substack.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:04 PM
From the Archives Feb 13, 2026
The off-week trip through 24 years of blog posts.
#MentalHealth #Trauma #Abuse #Survivors
childabusesurvivor.substack.com/p/from-the-a...
The off-week trip through 24 years of blog posts.
#MentalHealth #Trauma #Abuse #Survivors
childabusesurvivor.substack.com/p/from-the-a...
Reposted by Mike - Child Abuse Survivor
HORRIFYING -
Dismantling USAID & cancelling >80% of aid caused ~750,000 deaths by mid-2025
🧸Most were children
⌛️ Many died within the first year
😰 Preventable deaths were mainly from:
- HIV, TB, malaria
- Maternal & fetal deaths
- Malnutrition
news.westernu.ca/2026/01/u-s-...
Dismantling USAID & cancelling >80% of aid caused ~750,000 deaths by mid-2025
🧸Most were children
⌛️ Many died within the first year
😰 Preventable deaths were mainly from:
- HIV, TB, malaria
- Maternal & fetal deaths
- Malnutrition
news.westernu.ca/2026/01/u-s-...
Expert insight: U.S. withdrawal from WHO could affect global health - Western News
History professor Mitchell L. Hammond explains how the U.S. withdrawal from the World Health Organization could affect global health and disease threats.
news.westernu.ca
February 10, 2026 at 1:04 AM
HORRIFYING -
Dismantling USAID & cancelling >80% of aid caused ~750,000 deaths by mid-2025
🧸Most were children
⌛️ Many died within the first year
😰 Preventable deaths were mainly from:
- HIV, TB, malaria
- Maternal & fetal deaths
- Malnutrition
news.westernu.ca/2026/01/u-s-...
Dismantling USAID & cancelling >80% of aid caused ~750,000 deaths by mid-2025
🧸Most were children
⌛️ Many died within the first year
😰 Preventable deaths were mainly from:
- HIV, TB, malaria
- Maternal & fetal deaths
- Malnutrition
news.westernu.ca/2026/01/u-s-...
New Post - Sharing – Unsettled: Why America is Emotionally
Unwell
Unwell
Sharing - Unsettled: Why America is Emotionally Unwell
Our natural stress and anxiety about the state of our country and our individual futures is not a disorder. It’s our nervous system detecting a clear danger and responding. The question isn’t always...
www.childabusesurvivor.net
February 12, 2026 at 2:05 PM
New Post - Sharing – Unsettled: Why America is Emotionally
Unwell
Unwell
New Shared Link - Child Abuse Survivor - Issue #183
Child Abuse Survivor - Issue #183
US healthcare is expensive and mental health care is beyond the reach of many who need it
childabusesurvivor.substack.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:33 PM
New Shared Link - Child Abuse Survivor - Issue #183
New Shared Link - More Than Just 'Daydreaming' – Dissociation Is The Mind's Survival Tactic
studyfinds.org
February 8, 2026 at 6:52 AM
New Shared Link - More Than Just 'Daydreaming' – Dissociation Is The Mind's Survival Tactic
New Shared Link - How kindness improves mental health www.meer.com/en/103247-ho... Kindness, SelfCare
How kindness improves mental health
Learning to quiet the inner critic by replacing judgment with kindness toward ourselves
www.meer.com
February 7, 2026 at 2:33 PM
New Shared Link - How kindness improves mental health www.meer.com/en/103247-ho... Kindness, SelfCare
Child Abuse Survivor - Issue #183
US healthcare is expensive, and mental healthcare is beyond the reach of many who need it
#MentalHealth #Trauma #Depression
childabusesurvivor.substack.com/p/child-abus...
US healthcare is expensive, and mental healthcare is beyond the reach of many who need it
#MentalHealth #Trauma #Depression
childabusesurvivor.substack.com/p/child-abus...
Child Abuse Survivor - Issue #183
US healthcare is expensive and mental health care is beyond the reach of many who need it
childabusesurvivor.substack.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Child Abuse Survivor - Issue #183
US healthcare is expensive, and mental healthcare is beyond the reach of many who need it
#MentalHealth #Trauma #Depression
childabusesurvivor.substack.com/p/child-abus...
US healthcare is expensive, and mental healthcare is beyond the reach of many who need it
#MentalHealth #Trauma #Depression
childabusesurvivor.substack.com/p/child-abus...
New Post - Sharing – Memories of childhood trauma may shift depending
on current relationships
on current relationships
Sharing - Memories of childhood trauma may shift depending on current relationships
Think of it this way, we don't ask trauma survivors to try healing from their trauma when their current situation is unsafe. That would be silly. We get them into a safe situation first, before they can...
www.childabusesurvivor.net
February 6, 2026 at 5:05 PM
New Post - Sharing – Memories of childhood trauma may shift depending
on current relationships
on current relationships
New Shared Link - 14 Books To Read To Support Your Mental Health Journey creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/st... Books, MentalHealth
14 Books To Read To Support Your Mental Health Journey
These books can help you to start or continue your journey on the path to healing trauma and learning more about yourself, and will hopefully make you feel less alone in it all.
creators.yahoo.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:33 PM
New Shared Link - 14 Books To Read To Support Your Mental Health Journey creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/st... Books, MentalHealth
If you don’t know anyone who was trafficked or survived sexual abuse or assault, it’s probably because you don’t seem like a safe person to talk to about it.
Trafficking Happens In All The Places We Assume It Doesn't
Kathleen's point is an important one. We aren't going to see change when so many people see trafficking, abuse, etc., as something that happens to "those other people." We need to continue telling…
www.childabusesurvivor.net
February 3, 2026 at 10:02 PM
If you don’t know anyone who was trafficked or survived sexual abuse or assault, it’s probably because you don’t seem like a safe person to talk to about it.
New Post - Shared Links (weekly) Feb 1, 2026
Shared Links (weekly) Feb 1, 2026
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February 3, 2026 at 4:33 PM
New Post - Shared Links (weekly) Feb 1, 2026
Reposted by Mike - Child Abuse Survivor
Speaker Mike Johnson all over the news this morning saying that him and trump
WANT ICE AGENTS TO HAVE BODY CAMERAS
Because of course they do. They want to expand ICE surveillance capabilities to centralize their authoritarian power.
Any Democrat who calls this "reform" is a liar or a fool.
WANT ICE AGENTS TO HAVE BODY CAMERAS
Because of course they do. They want to expand ICE surveillance capabilities to centralize their authoritarian power.
Any Democrat who calls this "reform" is a liar or a fool.
February 2, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Speaker Mike Johnson all over the news this morning saying that him and trump
WANT ICE AGENTS TO HAVE BODY CAMERAS
Because of course they do. They want to expand ICE surveillance capabilities to centralize their authoritarian power.
Any Democrat who calls this "reform" is a liar or a fool.
WANT ICE AGENTS TO HAVE BODY CAMERAS
Because of course they do. They want to expand ICE surveillance capabilities to centralize their authoritarian power.
Any Democrat who calls this "reform" is a liar or a fool.
New Post - Sharing – How Online Interactions Affect Mental Health in
the Digital Age
the Digital Age
Sharing - How Online Interactions Affect Mental Health in the Digital Age
Perhaps if we all focused on connecting with individuals and creating for one another, and less on consumption, we wouldn't need to enact laws that prevent people from accessing the opportunities that...
www.childabusesurvivor.net
February 2, 2026 at 3:33 PM
New Post - Sharing – How Online Interactions Affect Mental Health in
the Digital Age
the Digital Age
New Post - Sharing – How Online Interactions Affect Mental Health in
the Digital Age
the Digital Age
Sharing - How Online Interactions Affect Mental Health in the Digital Age
Perhaps if we all focused on connecting with individuals and creating for one another, and less on consumption, we wouldn't need to enact laws that prevent people from accessing the opportunities that...
www.childabusesurvivor.net
February 1, 2026 at 7:52 PM
New Post - Sharing – How Online Interactions Affect Mental Health in
the Digital Age
the Digital Age
New Shared Link - From the Archives Jan. 30
From the Archives Jan. 30
Bonus edition on the off week
childabusesurvivor.substack.com
February 1, 2026 at 2:33 PM
New Shared Link - From the Archives Jan. 30
New Shared Link - Time to Talk Day 2026 qmulcounselling.wordpress.com/2026/01/30/t... MentalHealth
Time to Talk Day 2026
Each year, Time to Talk Day is organised by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness to encourage people to come together and have conversations about mental health. So in this post, I’m going to consider w…
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February 1, 2026 at 6:52 AM
New Shared Link - Time to Talk Day 2026 qmulcounselling.wordpress.com/2026/01/30/t... MentalHealth
Reposted by Mike - Child Abuse Survivor
Needing someone does not mean you are dependent.
It means you are human.
We were never meant to do this alone.
#mentalhealth
It means you are human.
We were never meant to do this alone.
#mentalhealth
January 29, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Needing someone does not mean you are dependent.
It means you are human.
We were never meant to do this alone.
#mentalhealth
It means you are human.
We were never meant to do this alone.
#mentalhealth
Reposted by Mike - Child Abuse Survivor
Here's a list of #MentalHealth 📞resources in 🇨🇦 #Canada
Suicide Crisis Helpline 9-8-8
Crisis Services 🇨🇦 #Canada 1-833-456-4566
Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868
First Nations - Hope for Wellness 1‑855‑242-3310
National IRS 1-866-925-4419
LGBTQ National Hotline 1-888-843-4564
Suicide Crisis Helpline 9-8-8
Crisis Services 🇨🇦 #Canada 1-833-456-4566
Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868
First Nations - Hope for Wellness 1‑855‑242-3310
National IRS 1-866-925-4419
LGBTQ National Hotline 1-888-843-4564
January 31, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Here's a list of #MentalHealth 📞resources in 🇨🇦 #Canada
Suicide Crisis Helpline 9-8-8
Crisis Services 🇨🇦 #Canada 1-833-456-4566
Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868
First Nations - Hope for Wellness 1‑855‑242-3310
National IRS 1-866-925-4419
LGBTQ National Hotline 1-888-843-4564
Suicide Crisis Helpline 9-8-8
Crisis Services 🇨🇦 #Canada 1-833-456-4566
Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868
First Nations - Hope for Wellness 1‑855‑242-3310
National IRS 1-866-925-4419
LGBTQ National Hotline 1-888-843-4564
Reposted by Mike - Child Abuse Survivor
Today is the last day of Mental Health Awareness Month. But Awareness goes on, 24/7/365.
#MentalHealthMatters
#MentalHealthMatters
February 1, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Today is the last day of Mental Health Awareness Month. But Awareness goes on, 24/7/365.
#MentalHealthMatters
#MentalHealthMatters
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Thought-provoking Things Worth Sharing - Issue 183
Has Employee Engagement Bottomed Out?
#Careers #AI #MentalHealth #Training
mikemcbride.substack.com/p/thought-pr...
Has Employee Engagement Bottomed Out?
#Careers #AI #MentalHealth #Training
mikemcbride.substack.com/p/thought-pr...
Thought-provoking Things Worth Sharing - Issue #183
Has Employee Engagement Bottomed-Out?
mikemcbride.substack.com
January 30, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Thought-provoking Things Worth Sharing - Issue 183
Has Employee Engagement Bottomed Out?
#Careers #AI #MentalHealth #Training
mikemcbride.substack.com/p/thought-pr...
Has Employee Engagement Bottomed Out?
#Careers #AI #MentalHealth #Training
mikemcbride.substack.com/p/thought-pr...
New Shared Link - How I Find Comfort in Hard Times
How I Find Comfort in Hard Times
Everything feels so heavy. Let's be there for one another.
taraschuster.substack.com
January 31, 2026 at 2:33 PM
New Shared Link - How I Find Comfort in Hard Times
New Post - Sharing – the wound of unbelonging
Sharing - the wound of unbelonging
Mental health advocates like me can talk all day about the importance of community and the life-saving value of human connection, but who are we if we take that away from anyone?
www.childabusesurvivor.net
January 30, 2026 at 7:52 PM
New Post - Sharing – the wound of unbelonging
From the Archives Jan. 30
Bonus edition on the off week
#MentalHealth #Trauma #AbuseSurvivors
childabusesurvivor.substack.com/p/from-the-a...
Bonus edition on the off week
#MentalHealth #Trauma #AbuseSurvivors
childabusesurvivor.substack.com/p/from-the-a...
From the Archives Jan. 30
Bonus edition on the off week
childabusesurvivor.substack.com
January 30, 2026 at 5:18 PM
From the Archives Jan. 30
Bonus edition on the off week
#MentalHealth #Trauma #AbuseSurvivors
childabusesurvivor.substack.com/p/from-the-a...
Bonus edition on the off week
#MentalHealth #Trauma #AbuseSurvivors
childabusesurvivor.substack.com/p/from-the-a...
New Shared Link - Winter changes more than the weather — it changes how we connect. Here’s how to stay socially engaged
Winter changes more than the weather — it changes how we connect. Here’s how to stay socially engaged
Winter shifts people indoors and inward. While this may reduce incidental social contact, connection can be maintained through deliberate routines and low-threshold forms of engagement.
theconversation.com
January 30, 2026 at 5:05 PM
New Shared Link - Winter changes more than the weather — it changes how we connect. Here’s how to stay socially engaged