Tag: mental health
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A Year for New Beginnings: Heal From Trauma
Happy New Year!! And welcome to YOUR year of new beginnings. “It’s a new dawn. It’s a new day. It’s a new life. For [you.]” — Michael Bublé At Loud Silences, it thrills us to embark on this new year with you. Because, it’s a year filled with endless possibilities, hope, and tremendous growth. So,…
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What It Is to Forgive
It’s a cycle. Over and over again. I can’t seem to get past it. Just a single step forward takes me ten steps back. I thought I was better. I thought I felt better. But little did I know what was truly holding me back was my willingness to not forgive. It’s one of the…
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Sometimes, Saying “It Will Get Better” Doesn’t Cut It
I hate being vulnerable. And the times that I have been vulnerable to people, out of many of the words they have said to me, the one phrase I struggled to reconcile with was, “It will get better.” Of course, I understand they have no ill intention for saying that, but even though I would…
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Men Are Humans, Too!
International Men’s Day is on Sunday, which is November 19. Let’s begin by saying that we sometimes forget that men are humans like everybody else. Yes, people, men also feel emotions. Society has set unreasonable standards for how men should behave and respond in certain situations. Little boys, too, are also taught that they can’t be/do…
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A Journey to Healing
Usually, when something unfortunate happens to someone, they must go through healing to come out a better person. For example, when an injury occurs to any part of your body, you feel the pain and desperately wish it would go away. But with time and proper treatment of the injury, your wound begins its journey…
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ARISE: It’s Time to Get Up
What a peculiar way to title a blog, don’t you think? So, last weekend, my church just celebrated her 11th-year anniversary. We held a celebration by holding a two-day power conference, and the theme was ‘ARISE.” You’d be surprised how many times I have heard the word, ARISE, this year. Let me give you a…
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An Open Letter to Orphans
Eighteen years ago yesterday (October 17th), I lost my mum to the cold hands of death. At that point, I had lost my dad 2 years prior. I felt naked and exposed when my father died. Now imagine my mum also gone! I lost my dad when I was 16 years old. By the time…
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Mental Health is a Human Right: Promoting Well-Being
Today is World Mental Health Day and the theme is ‘mental health is a universal human right’. On one side of things, we are encouraging people to open up about their mental health. Which is fantastically great, don’t get me wrong! However, while people are sharing their mental health struggles, many aren’t receive the sufficient…
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Breaking the Silence: Why More People Are Speaking Up About Mental Health
Why are more people speaking up about mental health lately? Recently, I have been hearing people in my community ask (somewhat almost in frustration)- “why is everyone talking about mental health and being traumatized today?” To be honest, some are genuinely wondering why people tend to ‘lack resilience’ these days. Others are worried that some…
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WHY A CHILD MAY STAY SILENT ABOUT SEXUAL ABUSE
There are many things children tell and want to tell. However, what their young brain finds hard to comprehend is when an unusual thing happens to them and they have have no idea what to do. Of course, while their first instinct is to report to their parents or a guardian or an adult they…
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Boys and Menstruation: Do They Need to Know?
Do boys need to know about the menstrual cycle? The short answer is yes. Let’s start with an explanation of the menstrual cycle. A quick explanation of the menstrual cycle The menstrual cycle is a natural process that happens to every born female. It is a process that prepares the female’s body for the possibility…
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BLOG HIGHLIGHTS FROM MAY 2023
Guys, May is done. Today is the last day of May! I know, how can it be? Hard to believe, but here we are. So, we have some blog highlights for you! This month of May is (or was) Mental Health Awareness Month. And, we discussed some interesting topics pertaining to mental health. As it…
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The Man Who Couldn’t Ask for Help
It’s another day. Another day Tunde feels empty and wasteless. How can I ask for help? I want to ask for help, but I know that I can’t do that. I’m a man. I shouldn’t feel all these useless emotions. What will my parents think of me? What will the world think of me? In…
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HOW TO TALK TO YOUR TEEN ABOUT THEIR MENTAL HEALTH
Parents and guardians, how do you talk to your teen about their mental health? Better question is do you talk to them about their mental health? Below is a story about how Wuraola has been having trouble dealing with her mental health. So, she decides to seek comfort from her parents. “Mom and Dad, I…
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WHY WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so let’s talk about mental health. “Mental health is defined as a person’s state of being concerning psychological and emotional well-being.” What makes your mental health so important is that it can affect all other aspects of your life. It impacts how you perceive situations and how you act…
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CHOOSE TO BE HAPPY: HOW I MOVED ON FROM TRAUMA
Key Word – CHOOSE to be happy. Many people think that trauma marks you for life. Well, sorry but trauma does not mean your life ends and all hope is lost. This was what I realized and knew I would choose to be happy and move on from all my traumatic experiences. For those who…
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BUILDING WORK-LIFE BALANCE: A QUICK GUIDE
I was very excited when I got my first freelance client, and boy, I couldn’t wait to start taking on bigger clients. The clients didn’t come in droves like I had wished they would, but as I started to take on […]
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ARE YOUR PARENTS AFFECTING YOUR SELF-ESTEEM?
If you are wondering how your parents could be affecting your self-esteem, you are in for a ride. Stay with us. Growing up, I was the socially awkward type who avoided public attention. Despite this, I was even more awkward and uncomfortable with my parents. I’d rather be embarrassed publicly than be embarrassed in front…
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WHAT TO DO IF YOU FIND OUT YOUR CHILD IS ENGAGED IN PORNOGRAPHY AND MASTURBATION!
Did I hear you say God forbid! I say AMEN! But sadly, some kids are unfortunately trapped in porn and masturbation. Many of them are crying out to us for help. Maybe they came out to you on their own or perhaps you caught them in the act. What then do you do? I know…
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You Are An Orphan And So What?!
Anita, you are an orphan, so what?! Believe it or not, it was a question I asked myself one day while I was feeling sorry for myself. Boy in those days, I threw the best pity parties for myself. And I would excuse all my bad behaviours on this ground- I am an orphan. Until…