Creative Grounding

Healthy love feels like freedom. It feels like two individuals consciously deciding to support each other as individuals together.

@NAMICommunicate that our current healthcare/insurance system very often will not admit or pay for someone to receive intensive or inpatient treatment w.o. imminent risk of suicide&presentation to an ER/crisis team assessment- leading to er overload, additional trauma for patients, ect.

If you could change 1 thing about our mental health care system in America, what would that be? #MentalHealthMonday

30 years ago, I turned 14 in juvie prison. I felt like the whole world was against me & I’d never make it to adulthood. And now? I’ve been given so many beautiful chances to help people like me, & I love that life gave me a 2nd chance too. #PayItForward #HomelessTeenToPhysician

Me to myself when I rock up to a conference with long nails, high heels, big jewelry, brightly colored suits, facial piercing, and visible tattoos: I am a professional. Therefore, this is what a professional looks like.

My internal clock only has 2 times: ➊ blissful ignorance 🏖️ 😌 ➋ impending doom 🚨 😱

Republicans used a series of procedures to remove every bill from my committees, silencing my constituents beyond what they already voted to do. My constituents elected me to speak on their behalf—in committee & on the floor—and stopping me from doing so is anti-democratic.

"Convergence" is a celebration of new beginnings for Northeast Arts and Jo-Mé Dance Arts as they embark on a partnership and shared art space. 📆 Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 5:30 and 8 p.m. northeastartspace.org/tickets

Stop by the BCYF Jamaica Plain this Saturday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. for a dog licensing and low-cost pet vaccine clinic! Learn more 🐶 boston.gov/animals

We're looking for a Galleries and Exhibitions Fellow to join our team! Apply by May 1, 2023, at 12 a.m. ow.ly/XWhj50NMTXw

“I wish I could have handled this situation privately. That was my intention, but once my attacker made it public, everything changed. By the time I identified my attacker, I was completely drained.” Meg’s interview for Elle is so good & she touched on so many important points!

Check out the first in a series of three articles I am writing for @Healthgrades about recovery from opioid use disorder. One of the questions I get asked frequently is how do/did I deal with cravings. Learn from my experiences. healthgrades.com/right-care/sub…. #paidpartnership

Sex work is work

Thieves disguised as Boston Police stole $500 million worth of art at the Gardner Museum 23 years ago today. The Museum is offering a $10 million reward for information leading to the recovery of the stolen works. No arrests or works have been recovered.

Join Deborah Beck, LICSW, on March 30th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm for a workshop on focused mindfulness practices we can use for ourselves as social workers engaging in self-care. Free for all social workers to register: ow.ly/Tk2650NhhQN #SocialWorkers #SocialWorkMonth

This Saturday at 5:30 p.m., Piano Craft Gallery is pleased to present Hip-Hop Dance/Movement Therapy. Explore yourself in this immersive Hip-Hop dance movement therapy class led by licensed dance therapist Yaya. RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/hip-hop-danc…

There’s a myth that therapists are “mandatory reporters” of suicidal clients. No. In most places, we’re *not* mandated to report to authorities. We are *permitted* to break confidentiality if danger is imminent. Big difference! A thread

Just in case you need it: settings & support > settings & privacy > accessibility display & languages > accessibility > video auto play > select “never” So that videos on your timeline don’t automatically play without your consent

Disabled kinksters: Looking for a play partner and not sure where to start? @sexAbled gives some helpful tips in this clip from her Sex & Disability video series. Here's the full series: kinkacademy.com/series/bdsm-di… (members only)

Today, the @reproequity_now team is excited to announce the launch of Massachusetts’ new Abortion Legal Hotline! ⤵️ #MAAbortionHotline reproequitynow.org/hotline

Historically, suicide prevention & suicide loss support has mostly focused on the White population. I started DeeDee's Cry because of the lack of racial equity in this space. Thank you, Sponsors, for recognizing the importance of supporting the work of DeeDee's Cry. #Boston