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Jacki m SeiWell, this newsletter designed to connect with volunteers, staff, and members of our communities to provide updates on the domestic violence memorial and gardens project. Thank you for being a part of our group and helping us making such a tremendous difference.
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THANK YOU so much for all of you who have worked hard to volunteer this season! We are excited to announce that we will be unvailing the design for the Lantern Of Hope sometime soon so keep your heads up and eyes open! Thanks to our wonderful architectural designer (name to be announced soon) who is burning the midnight oil to come up with a design that we know you will love!
Several of our members have already sent out their care cards and we are grateful that they have put in a tremendous amount of work in designing, collecting and distributing their cards to our participating shelters! Good job!
If you have not already done so, please be sure to post how many care cards you have already sent to the shelters on our list. (www.dvmemorial.com). Please include some words of encouragement to the many women and children who are currently in transition away from domestic violence.

Address List of Participating Shelters
Dottie Wang
Asian Pacific Women’s Center, Inc.
1145 Wilshire Blvd. 1st Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213-250-2977
213-250-2949 (fax)
www.apwcla.org
Haven House
P.O. Box 50007
Pasadena CA 91115
Women’s Safe House
Attn:  TWSH
PO BOX 63010
St. Louis, 63163
They have in-house 50-55 residents at any given time, of which is 30-35 children. 

Oasis Women’s Center
117 Market Street
Alton, IL  62002
They currently are at full capacity with 50 women. 

People Against Violent Environments (P.A.V.E.)
PO Box 342
Centralia, IL   62801
They service about 40 women & 50 children of varying ages.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has!" – -Margaret Mead

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Prayers Needed
On Monday, my friend Cherry Simpson’s niece Lacey was murdered. Please join me in prayer (for those who do believe) to pray for her family and for Cherry. Even though I did not know Lacey personally, my heart has been filled with so much sorrow as another beautiful life was tragically cut short due to domestic violence. If you have a moment would you please read Cherry’s blog and post words of support. – Nasrin
Amnesty Intl. Human Rights Art Festival

We have officially partnered with the Human Rights Art Festival and will be hosting several booths and workshops during the Amnesty’s Art Fest. If you would like to volunteer or join us at the festival please let us know by January 1st. To read more about the festival view their website at: (http://www.humanrightsartfestival.com/)

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Weekly Newsletter-December 5, 2009

This is a one hour show with Metaphysical Topics, Green Living Tips, special guests and live intuitive readings. I am a certified Reiki Master/Teacher, Zimbate Practitioner, Angel Healing Practitioner, Energy Healing Practitioner, Animal Therapist and Theta Healing Practitioner in Green Bay, Wisconsin. I have been practicing the healing arts for over five years. My background includes a Bachelors Degree in Music Education and Business.  My show can be heard live every Monday from 12-1pm CST and occassionally Wednesday’s from 5-6pm CST on BlogTalkRadio. 

I’m experimenting with a new format for my newsletter, let me know what you think of the changes.  This week is a busy week for me.  I am flying to St. Louis for business and I’m finish up some of my classes at a local college.  I have such a great line up of guests for the radio show from now through February 2010.   This week I will not have a show on Monday, December 7th, but will have a show on Wednesday, December 9th from 5-6pm CST.  My special guest for this week is Psychic Medium and Achieve Radio Show Host Bobby Marchesso.  You can learn more about Bobby below.  Remember to always follow your heart, ask the angels to walk beside you and do at least one random act of kindness this week.

Many Blessings to you,

Sandy

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Special guest this week- Psychic Medium Bobby Marchesso

I wasn’t struck by lightning. I didn’t see dead people as a child, like Haley Joel Osment. I haven’t experienced any traumatic head injuries. I wasn’t raised by a pack of wolves. I just have a passion. And an ability to hear, see, and know things that others don’t.

Before I began to do this full-time, I had my own morning news show with a local NBC affiliate for six and a half years. Frustrations there increased as creative differences began piling up, and as I felt the need to do more than the ‘norm’ and discover what lies beyond the standard. I finally hit my breaking point and left the station to pursue my true passion full-time.
I have been working in this field for many years now, and I never cease to be amazed at all I’ve experienced. It’s been quite the ride, and I hope to continue my work for years to come. It is very rewarding; I love to know that I am able to offer comfort, healing, and spiritual growth through the information I deliver.

Bobby Marchesso is a psychic, medium, and intuitive counselor. A talented TV personality on NBC, Bobby gave up a promising career in television to pursue his passion: the spiritual world. Following his guidance, he moved to L. A. a few years ago. What happened next was no surprise to those who work with spirit. Bobby was recruited by a production company to co-star in a TV series targeted for BBC TV. "Conversations With A Serial Killer" debuted in the UK in the fall of 2009. It was, according to Bobby, "A tough assignment." Dealing with the negative aspects of the subject required him to pay "close attention to cleansing and protection before and after every shoot."

Though he currently resides in Southern California, Bobby travels frequently – contact him or visit his website to find out more about his upcoming tour dates. Bobby has years of experience connecting with loved ones who have crossed to the other side. He is devoted to helping others, especially as they move through the grieving process after losing a loved one. Bobby’s radio show "Spiritual Coffee" can be heard live every Monday on Achieve Radio.  He was most recently John Holland’s special guest on his his radio show "Spirit Connections" on Hay House Radio. 

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Upcoming Guests

December 2009

Monday, 12/14/09-Astrologist Shelley Overton www.astrologerangel.com
Monday, 12/21/09-Author Susan Stiffelman,MFT
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No show on Monday 12/28-Happy Holiday’s

January 2010
Monday, 1/4/10-Psychic Medium Jennifer Farmer(Steven Farmer’s Daughter) www.butterflyspiritconnections.com
Wednesday, 1/6/10-Author Mike Dooley-"Infinite Possibilities (5-6pm CST) www.mikedooleysecret.com
Monday 1/11/10-Author and Artist J.L. Kimmel-"The Magic Gown" www.janinekimmel.com
Monday 1/18/10-The return of ThetaHealing Practitioner and teacher Suzanne Roloff www.sacredhealinglight.com
Monday 1/25/10-Angel Therapist and Author-Dr. Kelli www.theangelwhispers.org

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Avoiding Family Drama Over the Holidays

Posted: 26 Nov 2009 01:46 PM PST

The smell of turkey roasting in the oven. How wonderful. My wife and I decided to spend most of Thanksgiving day with just ourselves, here at home. It was fun getting up early, just the two of us and making the stuffing (my moms recipe). It was actually the first time I’ve ever really stuffed it inside the bird. We got a 22 lb turkey… seems awful big for just the two of us. My step-son, his wife and our granddaughter will be over later, so we’re cooking up a feast for them and ourselves. Saturday morning we leave for a week vacation in Cozumel so the kids will be staying here all week to consume the leftovers. It worked out well.

Most years we travel to see family, which can sometimes be stressful. This time of year I hear it a lot, how family stresses people out. My family usually gets together for the normal holidays, there’s only about 15 to 20 of us regulars. I come from a small family, just one sibling, so it’s pretty low key. My wife’s family is larger and she has quite a bit of experience and wisdom when it comes to dealing with family. So we put our heads together and came up with a few ideas of how best to handle family members that seem to get under our skin around the holidays.

Avoid It
Maybe avoiding family members who irritate us seems obvious, and to some, selfish; but lets think about it. Remember that you are not responsible for someone else’s feelings. With that said, you should never do something that deliberately hurts someone either. We all have a right to say no.

We often travel to see family over the holidays even when we don’t want to. I know, I know, family is all we really have right? The least we can do is suffer through the resentment and guilt only family members know how to surgically inflict. We hurt the ones we love right?

At what point do we stop trying to improve relationships, family or not, that do not seem to add value or grow in any positive direction? That question really becomes hard when dealing with family. But isn’t family about unconditional love and being there no matter what? I guess I just struggle sometimes with the whole “we should go visit family” mentality when it only causes resentment and anger. Life is too short for things like that. With that said, I am the first one there when a family member really needs me… but then how will I know if they really need me if I don’t work at a relationship with them? Hmmm, seems like a paradox. What do you think?

To some family members, drama is like oxygen. You know the ones who just can’t help themselves? The uncle who constantly brings up the time he bailed you out of jail or that everyone is sure the cousin who moved to California has joined a cult. When the zingers start flying, you have a choice to participate or not. The best way to deal with these situations is come up with a plan!

Have A Plan
Decide before hand how you’re going to handle the uncomfortable situations that always seem to get to you. Talk about your strategy with your spouse or immediate family members. Being prepared is the best way to handle stressful situations with grace and dignity. One of the best ways of diffusing uncomfortable situations is with kindness. If your uncle brings up the time he bailed you out of jail, tell him thanks, and that you really appreciated him being there for you. (and avoid the sarcasm) No, my uncle never bailed me out of jail… not that I wasn’t ever in jail, but it was my dad who had to come get me and now that I think about it, I need to thank him for that.

Remember, your family members know how to push your buttons better than anyone. Be prepared and have a plan.

Be understanding rather than understood
I guess it all really changes when you have children. Which I don’t, but I do have a granddaughter and step-son/daughter, whom I’m beginning to love. It makes me feel good when they want to hang out with us and stop by to visit or stay for dinner. So maybe dealing with family members over the holiday’s has a lot to do with “be understanding rather than understood.” Try and understand where your mother-in-law or parents are coming from when they insist you come to visit. Even if you don’t want to. At the same time, we also need to watch for resentments which only bitter the relationship.

Sometimes we just have to remind ourselves that we’re grown ups and can do what we want. This can be hard when our parents can still push those guilt buttons. A good test is to think about what memories you have or will have of times spent with loved ones. I have many good memories of times spent with my cousins and parents over the holidays, but none with just me and my wife. Until today.

In the end, memories are all we have anyway, so spend time making good ones.

photo credit: Tambako the Jaguar
If you’re wondering why I chose a picture of baboons… well, honestly, I hate looking for pictures for these posts on flickr. I got tired of looking for one of a family… and I like baboons. It’s the worst part about posting; I’ll spend twice as long looking for the right picture as I do writing the post. I guess I just need to bite the bullet and pay for some stock photo site.

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Sheriff Joe at it again…way to go, Joe

 

SHERIFF JOE is at it AGAIN!

You all remember Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Arizona , who painted the jail cells pink and made the inmates wear pink prison garb.  Well . . .

SHERIFF JOE IS AT IT AGAIN!

Oh, there’s MUCH more to know about Sheriff Joe!

Maricopa County was spending approximately $18 million a year on stray animals, like cats and dogs.  Sheriff Joe offered to take the department over, and the County Supervisors approved.
The animal shelters are now all staffed and operated by prisoners.  They feed and care for the strays.  Every animal in his care is taken out and walked twice daily.  He now has prisoners who are experts in animal nutrition and behavior. They give great classes for anyone who would like to adopt an animal.  He has literally taken stray dogs off the street, given them to the care of prisoners, and had them place in dog shows.

The best part?  His budget for the entire department is now under $3 million. Teresa and I adopted a Weimaraner from a Maricopa County shelter two years ago. He was neutered, and current on all shots, in great health, and even had a microchip inserted the day we got him. Cost us $78..

The prisoners get the benefit of about $0.28 an hour for working, but most would work for free, just to be out of their cells for the day.  Most of his budget is for utilities, building maintenance, etc.  He pays the prisoners out of the fees collected for adopted animals.
I have long wondered when the rest of the country would take a look at the way he runs his jail system, and copy some of his ideas.  He has a huge farm, donated to the county years ago, where inmates can work, and they grow most of their own fresh vegetables and food, doing all the work and harvesting by hand.

He has a pretty good-sized hog farm, which provides meat, and fertilizer.  It fertilizes the Christmas tree nursery, where prisoners work, and you can buy a living Christmas tree for $6-$8 for the Holidays, and plant it later.  We have six trees in our yard from the Prison.
Yup, he was re-elected last year with 83% of the vote.  Now he’s in trouble with the ACLU again.  He painted all his buses and vehicles with a mural, that has a special hotline phone number painted on it, where you can call and report suspected illegal aliens.  Immigrations and Customs Enforcement wasn’t doing enough in his eyes, so he had 40 deputies trained specifically for enforcing immigration laws, started up his hotline, and bought four new buses just for hauling folks back to the border.  He’s kind of a ‘Git-R Dun’ kind of Sheriff.
TO THOSE OF YOU NOT FAMILIAR WITH JOE ARPAIO:  HE IS THE MARICOPA COUNTY , ARIZONA SHERIFF AND HE KEEPS GETTING ELECTED OVER AND OVER.  THIS IS ONE OF THE

REASONS WHY:
Sheriff Joe Arpaio (in Arizona ), who created the ‘Tent City Jail,’ has jail meals down to 40 cents a serving and charges the inmates for them.
He stopped smoking and porno magazines in the jails, took away their weights, and cut off all but ‘G’ movies.

He started chain gangs so the inmates could do free work on county and city projects.
Then He Started Chain Gangs For Women So He Wouldn’t Get Sued For Discrimination.
He took away cable TV Until he found out there was A Federal Court Order that Required Cable TV For Jails.  So He Hooked Up The Cable TV Again Only Let In The Disney Channel And The Weather Channel.

When asked why the weather channel, He Replied ‘So They Will Know How Hot It’s Gonna Be While They Are Working On My Chain Gangs.’
He Cut Off Coffee Since It Has Zero Nutritional Value.
When the inmates complained, he told them, ‘This Isn’t The Ritz-Carlton . . . If You Don’t Like It, Don’t Come Back.’
More On The Arizona Sheriff:
With Temperatures Being Even Hotter Than Usual In Phoenix (116 Degrees Just Set A New Record), the Associated Press Reports:  About 2,000 Inmates Living In A Barbed-Wire-Surrounded Tent Encampment At The Maricopa County Jail Have Been Given Permission To Strip Down To Their Government-Issued Pink Boxer Shorts.
On Wednesday, hundreds of men wearing boxers were either curled up on their bunk beds or chatted in the tents, which reached 138 Degrees Inside The Week Before.
Many Were Also Swathed In Wet, Pink Towels As Sweat Collected On Their Chests And Dripped Down To Their PINK SOCKS.

‘It Feels Like We Are In A Furnace,’ Said James Zanzot, An Inmate Who Has Lived In The TENTS for 1 year.  ‘It’s Inhumane.’
Joe Arpaio, the tough-guy sheriff who created the tent city and long ago started making his prisoners wear pink, and eat bologna sandwiches, is not one bit sympathetic.  He said Wednesday that he told all of the inmates:  ‘It’s 120 Degrees In Iraq And Our Soldiers Are Living In Tents Too, And They Have To Wear Full Battle Gear, But They Didn’t Commit Any Crimes,So Shut Your Mouths!’

Way To Go, Sheriff!
Maybe if all prisons were like this one there would be a lot less crime and/or repeat offenders.  Criminals should be punished for their crimes–not live in luxury until it’s time for their parole, only to go out and commit another crime so they can get back in to live on taxpayers money and enjoy things some citizens cannot afford to have for themselves.
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A happy Thanksgiving to everyone

and perhaps this will bring a smile to your face for the coming holidays.  LadyJ
forwarded to you from Lady Jz Talk Zone 

When Highlanders get bored with their sheep! 
No this is not dirty…your kids, wife, girlfriend, grandmother, grandfather, or whatever can view this, even shepherds.
p.s. These guys are not retired electricians either!
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from Twin Psychic TV and Theresa F Koch

most time I receive what I need to hear or read and here is an example of that from a new site I have joined.  Thank you Teri, I needed this so much this morning and I’m sending it on to my friends.  LadyJ

A wise man once said that there is nothing to
fear but fear itself!

Today’s Positive Thought
When you align yourself to the presence of God
within you, you realize that there is nothing to fear.
Today’s Positive Affirmation
There is nothing to fear because I AM aligned to the
presence of God within me.
Today’s Positive Visualization

As I take a slow and even breath I acknowledge that the presence
of God is within me. I quiet my mind and I allow myself
to connect to the Divine spirit that dwells at the center
of my being. For a moment, I absorb the light and love
that emanates from this Divine spirit within me. I affirm
that there is only one God; the God that dwells within me
and the God that dwells in everything outside of me. I
remind myself that if God is for me then nothing can be
against me. In my mind’s eye, I see this presence going
before me protecting me everywhere I go and I know there
is nothing to fear. I combine these images with the feelings
of joy and let them go, knowing that they will create the
good things I am visualizing and thinking.

Much Love and Many Blessings~Teri (Theresa F Koch)
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join me here and enjoy these for yourself.  LadyJ

newsletter from Domestic Violence Memorial

Proud to be able to bring to you another great cause that is building fast.  Please read and join in the cause to bring a Lantern of Light across the country and rest at a Memorial Garden planned so that there will always be a reminder of those who have fought the good fight for justice and hope for all who are abused.  LadyJ

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About the Newsletter

IDVM Newsletter is a special newsletter designed to connect with volunteers, staff, and members of our communities to provide updates on the domestic violence memorial and botanical gardens project.
This newsletter is being sent to those who are part of our dvmemorial social networking site (http://dvmemorial.ning.com) please email me (dvsupport@live.com) directly if you would like to opt out. (Please bear with me as I am still working out the kinks with this new newsletter application.)

Care Cards For Shelters
We would like to invite each of you to contact your local shelters and ask if they would like to recieve care cards for these upcoming holidays. If they are able to provide an address such as po box we will list them with our participating shelters list.

For those who have decided to send a care cards please include words of encouragement and support. I am sure each of you understand how difficult it can be being in a shelter without close friends or family near and the fear of the consequences for leaving an abusive relationship.

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Prayers Needed
Two of our members, Katie P and  Hopefire are going through some very rough period of their lives. If you would please take a moment and either offer them some support or prayers (for those of you who believe), I would greatly appreciate the kind gesture on their behalf.

Featured Members

Our featured members section of our sites are dedicated to each of our members to introduce them to the group, and to showcase their accomplishments as well as current project. If you would like to be featured please email us at dvsupport@live.com and provide your brief biography, website, and any additional images you would posted.
Current Featured Member:
Kathy Reed, Author of Multiple Sclerosis
Previously Featured Members
Danielle Joy Linhart, Co-Founder and Author of best selling book "From Deep Within"
Cymry Mongan, Founder of Color My Chakras
Project Proposal
Thanks to all of our wonderful volunteers we were able to put together a preliminary project proposal. If you would like to read more details about our project please feel free to download the project proposal. This is the first edition of the proposal as we are still refining the project and what workshops will be hosted for each event.

Newsletter from the Healthy Place site this week

I have a page for them with a new group getting started with family members (parents, grandparents) who want to support someone who has been diagnosed with MPD/DID.  Lady Jz Talk Zone 

Hello,

Here’s what’s happening on the HealthyPlace site this week:
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When A Family Member Has A Mental Illness

The letters we receive from family members could rip a hole in your soul.

"My wife emptied out our savings and retirement accounts and went on a $230,000, 3-day shopping spree. Carla is bipolar. I was extremely angry when I found about it. That was two weeks ago. Last night, she committed suicide." – Dan

"My daughter’s eating disorder has led to complete anarchy in our house. We’ve tried everything, therapy and hospitalization for her, therapy for us, all the time having to walk that fine line of utter frustration, our own sanity vs. hers. We’ve gone from living a good, middle-income life to being mortgaged to the hilt. Our youngest son is angry because attention has been diverted away from him and my husband and I are at odds over how to handle this. I’m scared to death of what’s next." – Monica

Having a family member with a mental illness can be very stressful and it’s guaranteed you will be affected by their illness too.

A person with a psychiatric disorder often needs much love, help and support. At the same time, the problems, fears and behavior of your ill relative may strain your patience and your ability to cope.

So what’s a family to do? Mental health professionals first suggest learning about the psychiatric disorder so you understand what you’re dealing with. Getting counseling for yourself and attending support group meetings for families (NAMI, DBSA, CHADD, Mental Health America, AA and other addiction all have local support groups across America), where you can share the frustrations and get "insider" feedback, can also be very helpful.

• Understanding Mental Illness
• Supporting Someone with a Mental Illness
• How Family Members Can Help Support a Depressed Person
• How to Cope with a Family Member’s Mental Illness
• Living with a Loved One’s Mental Illness

Even being armed with a good understanding of your loved one’s mental illness may not be enough to get you through the tough times, as you’ll see on this Tuesday’s HealthyPlace TV Show (more below).

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Share Your Mental Health Experiences

Share your experiences and thoughts about the impact of mental illness in the family or any mental health subject, or respond to other people’s audio posts, by calling our toll-free number (1-888-883-8045).

You can listen to what other people are saying by clicking on the gray title bars inside the widgets located on the "Sharing Your Mental Health Experiences" homepage, the HealthyPlace homepage, and the HealthyPlace Support Network homepage.

If you have any questions, write us at: info AT healthyplace.com

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"Mental Illness in the Family" On HealthyPlace TV

Rebecca’s life is in tatters. Her daughter has Dissociative Identity Disorder and, so far, has revealed 19 alters … and she’s only 12 years old. It’s cost Rebecca her marriage, her job, and she might even lose custody of her daughter. Her story and helpful suggestions for surviving mental illness in the family on Tuesday’s HealthyPlace Mental Health TV Show.

Join us Tuesday, November 24, at 5:30p PT, 7:30 CST, 8:30 EST. The

show airs live on our website. Rebecca will be taking your questions during the live show.

• Coping with Mental Illness in the Family (Dr. Croft’s blog)
• It’s Difficult Being a Family Member of Someone with a Mental Illness (tv show blog – includes Rebecca’s audio post)
• My Daughter’s Mental Illness Has Turned My World Upside Down (Rebecca’s guest blog post)

In the second half of the show, you get to ask HealthyPlace.com Medical Director, Dr. Harry Croft, your personal mental health questions.

Coming in December on the HealthyPlace Mental Health TV Show

• Overeating: The Emotional Pain and How to Cope with It
• OCD: Scrupulosity

If you would like to be a guest on the show or share you personal story in writing or via video, please write us at: producer AT healthyplace.com

Previous HealthyPlace TV archived shows, click the "on-demand" button on the player.

Coaching The Materialistic Child

Do you have "give me, give me" kids? In today’s materialistic world, where what they see is what they want, how do you teach your children to be satisfied with what they have?

Just in time for the holidays, the Parenting Coach, Dr. Steven Richfield, has some ideas for turning your child from an "all-the-time getter" into at least a "sometimes giver."  Coaching the Materialistic Child

Latest Mental Health News

These stories and more are featured on our mental health news page:

• Why Do We Hate?
• What If A Recovery is All in Your Head?
• How to Find Mental Health Care When Money Is Tight
• How To Be A Leader
• Shameful or Shameless–Which Would You Choose?
• Therapy 32 Times More Cost Effective At Increasing Happiness Than Money
• Innovative Therapy That Offers New Hope For Borderline Personality Disorder

That’s it for now. If you know of anyone who can benefit from this newsletter or the HealthyPlace.com site, I hope you’ll pass this onto them. You can also share the newsletter on any social network (like facebook or digg) you belong to by clicking the links below.  For updates throughout the week, follow HealthyPlace on Twitter.

Thank you,
Deborah

Community Partner Team
HealthyPlace.com – America’s Mental Health Channel
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