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Stop Suicide, Save Lives
Winnebago County alone has one of the highest suicide rates in the state of Illinois.

Alex de Leon
Sep 6, 20231 min read
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Beating POST-EVENT SADNESS: A three-pronged strategy
In our latest series, learn about POST-EVENT SADNESS, the personality-type most vulnerable, and three ways to overcome it.

Alex de Leon
Jul 19, 20231 min read
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CELEBRATING PRIDE: Jay’s advice to those questioning their assigned gender
Questioning one’s gender is a hard and emotional process.

Alex de Leon
Jul 9, 20231 min read
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DE-TRANSITIONING MYTHBUSTING: Studies show transitioning back to original gender not due to regret
DE-TRANSITIONING MYTHBUSTING: Studies show transitioning back to original gender not due to regret

Alex de Leon
Jul 6, 20231 min read
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TRANSITIONING IS MORE THAN JUST A SURGERY: Steps can include social, legal transitions
Gender transition is more than just surgery, it can be a lifelong journey.

Alex de Leon
Jul 5, 20231 min read
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JAY ON TRANSGENDER ATHLETES: Competitors are not "switching" genders to gain a competitive advantage
Transgender athletes face a lot of criticism for competing, but Jay Swanson believes there is no credibilty behind those claims.

Alex de Leon
Jul 3, 20231 min read
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CELEBRATING PRIDE: During Jay's journey, he looked toward trans influencers for guidance
Social media can be a wealth of knowledge if you know where to look. Transgender education is hard to find. Jay found several influencers...

Alex de Leon
Jun 29, 20231 min read
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CELEBRATING PRIDE: Jay shares his story of transitioning
For our next Celebrating Pride series, we focus on the "T" in LGBTQIA+. In a joint effort to raise awareness, Jay tells us his story.

Alex de Leon
Jun 28, 20231 min read
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CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH: How to be an ally
CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH: How to be an ally

Alex de Leon
Jun 27, 20230 min read
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CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH: “There’s no rule book” when it comes to questioning your sexuality
CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH: “There’s no rule book” when it comes to questioning your sexuality

Alex de Leon
Jun 26, 20230 min read
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CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH: Meryll on coming out sooner, “I would’ve lived my life on a happier note”
CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH: Meryll on coming out sooner, “I would’ve lived my life on a happier note”

Alex de Leon
Jun 26, 20230 min read
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CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH: Meryll & her brother find out about each other
CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH: Meryll & her brother find out about each other

Alex de Leon
Jun 21, 20230 min read
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CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH: LGBTQIA+ youth have more resources available now compared to years ago
LGBTQIA+ youth have more resources available now compared to years ago

Alex de Leon
Jun 20, 20230 min read
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Celebrating Pride Month: Meryll tells her story
A big advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community is our own therapist, Meryll Cornejo.

Alex de Leon
Jun 19, 20231 min read
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PTSD, Pt. IX: What to expect in therapy
PTSD is a lifelong battle. Entering into therapy is just the first step in retaking control.

Alex de Leon
Jun 17, 20231 min read
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PTSD, Pt. VIII: Rebuilding trust as a support person
A blowup between a PTSD victim and their support person can strain the relationship. Here’s how to rebuild that trust.

Alex de Leon
Jun 16, 20231 min read
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PTSD, Pt. VII: Have a plan when entering a potentially triggering situation
Support people can help mitigate triggers by having a plan ahead of time.

Alex de Leon
Jun 15, 20231 min read
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PTSD, Pt. VI: Don't blame the victim
Victim blaming is unfair because, “In that moment, you don’t even know how you’d react.”

Alex de Leon
Jun 15, 20231 min read
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PTSD, Pt. V: Being a support person
To be an effective support person, don’t force PTSD victims to talk before they’re ready.

Alex de Leon
Jun 13, 20231 min read
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PTSD, Pt. IV: Bullying, declining grades could be red flags
Post-Traumautic Stress Disorder can have a crippling and rippling effect on a child's life.

Alex de Leon
Jun 12, 20231 min read
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