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Claudette Fette, PhD, OTR
@claudettefette.bsky.social
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Clinical Professor, mental health occupational therapist, mom and advocate, Oma, kind, artist, gardener, author - No Saints Here: A Cautionary Tale of Mental Illness, Health, and the Cost of Ignorance in the Lone Star State - 7/25 https://aaron-voices.com/
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Fabulous resources for strength-based neurodivergent assessment from Dr Bryden Carlson-Giving neurodivergentnexus.com#:~:text=The%... #occupationaltherapy

Neurodivergent ICE resources mnneat.wixstudio.com/mnneat/safet... from MnNEAT.
Neurodivergent Nexus
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February 11, 2026 at 2:54 AM
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Operation Metro Surge is hurting small business and doing long-term damage to Minnesota’s economy.

It’s time for this campaign of retribution to end.

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New data shows Minneapolis economy reeling since ICE's Operation Metro Surge began
The director of community planning and economic development estimates the city is losing $10 to $20 million every week.
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February 6, 2026 at 1:18 AM
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I guess we're just arresting journalists now.
January 30, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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Attorney statement for my friend Don Lemon who was arrested by Trump's DOJ this morning:
January 30, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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Taking a break from my winter project, the afghan, to start my Norwegian Melt the ICE hat 🧶
Crochet projects - colorful patchwork after a Persian tile pattern in background and red ribbing with crochet hook in front with paper printed pattern
January 28, 2026 at 12:39 AM
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Francie Baxter was a treasure. She will be missed. inside.twu.edu/people/read/... #occupationaltherapy
In memoriam: Dr. Mary Frances “Francie” Baxter
Texas Woman’s University is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mary Frances "Francie" Baxter, PhD, OT, FAOTA.
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January 27, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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It’s Been a Long Time Coming
Jack Smith finally talked...and he had a lot to say
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January 4, 2026 at 3:09 AM
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Bob Kafka led ADAPT. He was a hero, fighting for disability rights in Texas and nationally.

www.npr.org/2025/12/27/g...
Disability rights advocate Bob Kafka dead at 79
Bob Kafka was an organizer with ADAPT (American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today), a group which advocates for policy change to support people with disabilities.
www.npr.org
December 31, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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The latest interview for No Saints Here is out today! With Amy Stone's The Art of Imperfect Adulting podcast

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A Mother's Journey Raising a Child with Mental Illness with Claudette Fette
Podcast Episode · The Art Of Imperfect Adulting · 12/16/2025 · 1h 3m
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December 16, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Denton Texas showed up in the rain for No Kings
No kings protesters with umbrellas in rain No kings protesters with umbrellas in rain No kings protesters with umbrellas in rain No kings protesters with umbrellas in rain
October 19, 2025 at 4:12 AM
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I am heartbroken at the harm these cuts bring to children & families. We need access to affordable health care &to knowledge that we have used public funds to build over decades. The RIFs are wasteful.

aaron-voices.com/moms-blog/sliding-back-into-ignorance-will-not-be-good-for-children-and-families
October 14, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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We apologize to the UN. We don’t know who failed to mind grandpa… we in the USA are just embarrassed. #unitednations
September 24, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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I'm attending May Day Strong's event, “Denton - Chicken TACO Cookoff” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mayday/event...
Denton - Chicken TACO Cookoff · May Day Strong
A fiery gathering where flavor meets resistance. Join us as local cooks throw down their best chicken tacos—no fear, no billionaires, just bold seasoning and bold ideas. While some always chicken out,...
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August 28, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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Interview for No Saints Here: A Cautionary Tale of Mental Illness Health… book out in paperback 8/5/25!
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#addiction #addictionrecovery #addictiontreatment #recovery #treatment #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #occupationaltherapy
The ‘Troubled Teen Industry’ - Mother of mentally ill young man explores how controversial intervention program led to his addiction, death
Aaron Fette around 1998, in his early 20s.
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August 7, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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Karl was a hero. Rest in power.
innovations-uconn.bsky.social Innovations Institute @innovations-uconn.bsky.social · Jul 28
Innovations Institute & NWIC mourn the passing of Karl Dennis, the "Father of Wraparound" & a tireless advocate for unconditional care. His legacy lives on through the values he championed—family voice, inclusion & unwavering support for every child. Read our full tribute: s.uconn.edu/karldennis
July 28, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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Do you support the “big beautiful bill”?
July 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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“Dive into a powerful convo with Claudette Fette on mental health, advocacy & her book No Saints Here on the #HillCountryAuthorsPodcast.”Listen now👇

bit.ly/45jIZZt #AuthorTalks #MentalHealthMatters #HillCountryVoices #occupationaltherapyinmentalhealth #livedexperience
Hill Country Authors - Exploring Mental Health and Community-Based Practices with Claudette Fette - Compliance Podcast Network
Welcome to a new season of the award-winning Hill Country Authors Podcast, sponsored by Stoney Creek Publishing. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with authors who live in and writ...
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July 25, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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No Saints Here is a must read, healing journey for parents of troubled children. https://open.substack.com/pub/accidentalpublisher/p/a-healing-journey?r=1cyd76&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
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A healing journey
'No Saints Here' is a tale both harrowing and heartbreaking, but one told with the intent of helping others who struggle with addiction and mental health issues
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July 24, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Today’s blog aaron-voices.com/moms-blog about the book @stoneycreekbooks.bsky.social
Mom's Blog — aaron-voices
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July 18, 2025 at 2:23 AM
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Look what arrived today! #mentalhealth #schoolmentalhealth #troubledteenindustry #wraparound #addiction #recovery #families #mywhy @stoneycreekbooks.bsky.social

www.tamupress.com/book/9781965...
Book titled no saints here a cautionary tale of mental illness health and the cost of ignorance in the lone star state. Cover has pictures of second author Aaron Fette as child and early 20s with facial tattoos, and his grave stone
July 17, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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My book, No Saints Here: A Cautionary Tale of Mental Illness, Health, and the Cost of Ignorance in the Lone Star State, comes out this month so I collected the reviews - aaron-voices.com/no-saints-he...

I'll work on getting interviews up soon.
No Saints Here Book Links — aaron-voices
A place to collect book links, articles, interviews, blogs - all things related to No Saints Here: A Cautionary Tale of Mental Illness, Health, and the Cost of Ignorance in the Lone Star State
aaron-voices.com
July 9, 2025 at 3:34 AM
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You and I would be in jail. apnews.com/article/doge...
Elon Musk is gone, but DOGE's actions are hard to reverse. The US Institute of Peace is a case study
Elon Musk is leaving the Department of Government Efficiency behind, but its playbook has impacted dozens of agencies, departments and organizations and left thousands of federal workers unemployed or...
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June 6, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Want to join me for Powered by People? Went to Beto’s town hall in Denton, TX.
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April 26, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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I'm excited to announce a hybrid Expanding Empathy event on Political Divisions & Morality, next Friday April 25 from 11am-5pm EST, in person at Penn State & on Zoom. This event will bring together researchers in psychology, political science, communications, philosophy, sociology, anthropology. 1/n
Political Divisions and Morality: An Interdisciplinary Conversation - Consortium on Moral Decision-Making
This event will bring together researchers in psychology, political science, communications, philosophy, sociology, and anthropology to discuss political divisions and moral decision-making. The event...
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April 17, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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Some lovely practices 💙
April 13, 2025 at 12:23 PM