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2d ago

Mayo Clinic Saved the Day — Surprise!

Mayo Clinic in a satellite rural location, saved the day for me last night, and caused me to warm up towards them considerably.

Mayo Clinic Saved the Day — Surprise!

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1h ago

You don’t throw people away…..

(above picture by James Collington, via pexels.com)

You don’t throw people away…..

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1d ago

What does the word “Home” truly mean?

I came “home” recently, what does that mean? What is “home” — what wisdom and insight does that word contain?

What does the word “Home” truly mean?

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2d ago

My Brother’s Story, How “well meaning” mental health killed him (in my opinion)

This is a sensitive piece and it is not graphic, but I do discuss the failures of the mental health system. If you do not agree with me…

My Brother’s Story, How “well meaning” mental health killed him (in my opinion)

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2d ago

Why does Everybody Think They are Experts on Strangers’ Lives?

(some people should not criticize without the full story and without actually meeting or knowing you)

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2d ago

When the Badge Becomes a Weapon, my Encounter with an Aggressive Police Officer

When did “protect and serve” become “harass and traumatize”? When did our peace keepers and civil servants (as in serving the public) turn…

When the Badge Becomes a Weapon, my Encounter with an Aggressive Police Officer

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3d ago

Forget Trump Derangement Syndrome — How about Trump Exhaustion Syndrome?

I heard there was a new psychological diagnosis and it was “Trump Derangement Syndrome” and I thought “oh no! are you kidding me?”

Forget Trump Derangement Syndrome — How about Trump Exhaustion Syndrome?

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4d ago

Some People are just Born in the Wrong Place, the Wrong Time, to the Wrong Family…..

It is my theory that some people are just born to the wrong family, at the wrong time and the wrong place. Why? I don’t feel I can explain…

Some People are just Born in the Wrong Place, the Wrong Time, to the Wrong Family…..

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4d ago

Hey There! Will ya Give me a Ride? (ride to where?)

The last few days, I have been navigating my 2nd most difficult situation in Minnesota. That is also not to say I have not had others…

Hey There! Will ya Give me a Ride? (ride to where?)

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5d ago

Creating beauty where There is None

(even if it’s small, create beauty, especially in ugly places)

Creating beauty where There is None

Alicia Turner

Alicia Turnershe/her

Past Educator, Linguist, Musician with degrees in Psychology and Education. I write about pain/suffering and my life for good reason. You don't have to agree.

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