Plants are part of my self care. I’m so excited to add these to my ‘family!’ [Quick link to my grief essay transplant shock.]
will it french toast?
A question for our times: Will it French Toast?
stressed? try progressive muscle relaxation
there is always beauty
what do we do with the leftover pieces?
expert advice for bearing the holidays
Mario Monday: making rubik's cube art
grief tips for the holidays
After you read Natalie’s article, take some time to explore the website she created as a teen whose dad died, when she realized the resources she was looking for to help herself weren’t out there yet. Remarkable!
it's international survivors of suicide loss day
Today, the Saturday before the American Thanksgiving holiday, is International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. In the past, in-person events have been held by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and its local chapters to mark the day and remember those loved ones we have lost. For 2020, of course, things have gone virtual.
I know many of you who follow the Rader Ward Foundation have not personally lost someone to suicide. Maybe you don't even know anyone else's suicide loss story besides mine. But unfortunately at some point, someone close to you — or maybe even you — will be caught in the fallout of suicide loss. And then you're going to want to know where to turn for resources.
I'm always here and will help in any way I can, and letting people know about our social media helps us reach more folks with lifesaving information.
AFSP, though, they're the ones you really want when you need them. Their Survivor Day page offers a wealth of content to offer support and comfort to anyone affected by suicide. Whether you've suffered your own loss or you want to be prepared to help someone who has, please take some time today to explore what's there: loss survivor stories, a library of short documentaries filmed for past Survivor Days, the Healing Conversations peer program, how to talk to a suicide loss survivor, book recommendations, and SO much more.
we honor transgender day of remembrance
gender identity language tips from pinkmantaray
#transawarenessweek, accounts to follow
Here are some great Instagram accounts to follow as well: @glaad, @glsen, @trevorproject, @translifeline, @transequalitynow, @wearetransilient, @translawcenter, @genderedintelligence, @humanrightscampaign, @realmamabears, and @freemomhugs.
And on Facebook: GLAAD, GLSEN, The Trevor Project, Trans Lifeline, National Center for Transgender Equality, Transilient, Transgender Law Center, Gendered Intelligence, Human Rights Campaign, Mama Bears, and Free Mom Hugs.
check out antibullying live events
Here’s the link to the video of the FB live with Jane Clementi.
Mario Monday: art in tokyo
be kind, be cool, be you!
world kindness and trans awareness
celebrate world kindness day
A kind word or action can make a lifesaving difference to someone feeling isolated and hopeless. Your kindness has the power to let someone know they are not alone.