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BENT But Not BROKEN by Bishop Allyson Abrams, PhD

February 20, 2023 By Bishop Allyson Abrams, PhD

As a child I really loved a creative toy called “Slinky”. It was a piece of medal that had been reshaped to form circles, creating a spring. These circles would allow it to go down steps, jump off counters, etc. It was an amazing toy. One day with one of my Slinkys I attempted to […]

Filed Under: Depression, Faith, Mental Health, Mental Health Network, self care, Support, UCC, United Church of Christ

A-typical Love Post by Mabel Laird

February 13, 2023 By Mabel Laird

What do you get when you cross someone who is neurologically atypical with someone with mood disorders? The answer is (of course) that the possibilities are endless. But the answer I live is: a best-friendship of many years, a marriage that makes love songs seem real, a partnership based on trust and grown by support. […]

Filed Under: Community, Grace & Forgiveness, Love, Mental Health, Mental Health Network, UCC, United Church of Christ

“Do not be afraid… do not be silent” by Rev. Alan Johnson

February 6, 2023 By Rev. Alan Johnson

reposted from Rev. Alan Johnson’s entry from May 2017.  “Do not be afraid, but speak and do not be silent.” Acts 18:9b “Shhh…” she said so quietly. “I am on medication!” She was 17 years old and came by the booth at the UCC General Synod that I was hosting for our UCC Mental Health […]

Filed Under: Advocacy, Community, Mental Health, Mental Health Network, Stigma, UCC, United Church of Christ

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