Some rough memories dredged up by this. Yes, I am a Lake survivor, too. ‘The following has been written (and copy righted) by Annie Helm, a Lake Alice survivor, a MH advocate and activist and a friend. Creative expression is one way survivors of psychiatric harm share their stories and is an important part of […]
Month: January 2023
Equity?
Equity embodies values, policies, and practices that ensure that all people — and, in particular, those who have been historically underrepresented based on race/ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, socioeconomic status, geography, citizenship status, or religion—are represented in the development of policy; support; the nurturing of accessible opportunities; and the fair distribution of […]
Eleanor Catton’s ‘traitorous’ words
“But I think it is always a shame when people don’t stand up for what it is that they really believe. And I do think the problem we face in New Zealand is that we are reluctant to express firm beliefs in anything. “ Ain’t that the truth! As long as we remain firmly on […]
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