mental health
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The Lie we’re conditioned to believe.
A piece on the effect of feeling conditionally ok. Continue reading
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How Journalling has helped me (and why I found it difficult to start)
I thought it might be useful to share the different ways in which I have written / journaled throughout my healing journey, and wonder why it might be challenging for men to start. Continue reading
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Keeping it real, some days are like treacle.
I had one of ‘those’ kinds of days today. The kind of days I used to have a lot of, and the kind of days I never used to notice. Today I had one of those days when I just… Continue reading
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Breaking the Silence: Men’s Mental Health Matters
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… Continue reading
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Calling from the Blue
The post explores themes of loss, grief, and the importance of taking time to process emotions. It emphasizes embracing the present moment and allowing love and transformation to unfold naturally. Continue reading
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Life with c-PTSD
I did something this week that I’ve never done before. I googled, no, I read the wikipedia article on c-ptsd. Here it is: c-PTSD Because, not for the first time in my last few years, it has been something that my… Continue reading
James Ballantyne 