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I am more aware and concerned about those around me suffering that might be feeling triggered and alone.

Suicide Awareness In The Wake Of Aaron Hernandez’s Death

For someone who suffers from depression and suicidal thoughts, a headline about somebody killing themselves can be triggering.

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6 Reasons Why Our Kids Shouldn’t Be Watching 13 Reasons Why

Heavy things, especially those involving teenagers, ought to be discussed around the table or on the sofa.

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What exactly is it that gives a date so much power?  Image: Adina Voicu/Pixabay.

Commemorating The Anniversary Of My Trauma Helped Me Heal From It

March is always an awful month for me. In Cape Town — my home town — March marks the beginning of autumn. Summer’s exhilarating heat comes to a sobering end. Sweltering afternoons and nights spent around the fire ominously disappear, soon to be replaced by gusts of winds and air so cold it literally hurts your face.

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In Defense Of Facebook's "Year In Review"

We can't change every aspect of the world, but we can change how we move through it.

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Should Women Really Be "Flattered" by Catcalls?

An article in the New York Post claims women should appreciate the attention. Let's digest, shall we?

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