Self awareness
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As men, we’ve been conditioned for generations to believe that strength means suppressing our emotions. We’re told that being tough, stoic, and unshakable is the ideal. We’re encouraged to “man up,” to push through pain, to avoid vulnerability, and to believe that needing help is a weakness. This outdated notion is not only damaging to…
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My friend My glowing universe friend I cannot wrap this in cotton wool. You will never be safe Not fully, not completely It’s not how the world works Especially when you’re used to scanning for danger Waiting for something to happen Living self around the other You will never be safe Not 100% And I…
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In this piece I take something ive talked about a lot in my youthwork practice, and wondering how it might be applied inside.
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I realised something today in doing a Mental Health Awareness course with work. It was that I am so proud and pleased with the journey I have been onWhen in the past suicidal thoughts were common from the age of 9When negative thoughts crowded my mind, constantlyWhen I gave in to self soothing behavioursWhen I…
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Today Wake up to a new you. This one, the one here today Different to yesterday. What do you say? Just another day? Or the start of something new For incredible, beautiful, loving you. How will you be today? Not what will you do, or what’s to get done But how will you be. For…
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If you can go slow today Even for a moment Notice One beautiful thing about you Could be the tiniest of hairs in your arm Look at it in wonder Could be the cute freckle on your nose The one you sometimes hate….love it instead Could be the constant beating of your heart, that often…
James Ballantyne 