The June Theme, Afterlives, developed by Dr. Kelly U Farrow
What survives after the fire?What lingers after the systems fall, the voices fade, and the masks are removed? This June, Three-Fifths Magazine explores Afterlife — a powerful examination of memory, legacy, grief, resistance, spirituality, culture, and the haunting realities that … Continue reading The June Theme, Afterlives, developed by Dr. Kelly U Farrow
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First for All, Servants for All
In March, my husband’s best friend and fraternity brother passed away suddenly. Mac went to the doctor for a routine procedure, and they gave him a sedative. He had an allergic reaction to the sedative and suffered a heart attack. … Continue reading First for All, Servants for All
Recalibrating the Soul: Where Faith and Mental Health Finally Meet
When I Realized Something Was Wrong I struggled with depression, anxiety, and a dysregulated nervous system well into my early 40s—all while going to church faithfully, volunteering, and supporting others at home, at work, and serving in ministry. It wasn’t … Continue reading Recalibrating the Soul: Where Faith and Mental Health Finally Meet
Time To Go To Work
It was early in the morning. On a cold, crisp, early spring day, with all the firefighters at the firehouse seated around the kitchen table, coffee in hand, and the sound of full-throated political and sports debates and rustling newspapers … Continue reading Time To Go To Work
What’s in Your Cup? Recalibrating Your Mental Health
When was the last time you were able to rest? Not just sit down for a minute and catch your breath. But rather to pause long enough to reflect and assess your mental health and wellbeing. When was the last … Continue reading What’s in Your Cup? Recalibrating Your Mental Health
Supporting Mental Health for Women Who Support So Many
Nearly every week these days, I am in conversation with a woman who is stressed, doubting herself, and overwhelmed by all of the responsibilities in front of her. The world is hard, and many national crises spill over into our … Continue reading Supporting Mental Health for Women Who Support So Many
The Deep Structure of Identity Imprisonment
The Archetypal Cell The contemporary discourse of identity, particularly as filtered through the now-ubiquitous lens of “intersectionality,” often celebrates self-knowledge as the pinnacle of liberation. To name oneself is to claim power; to articulate one’s position at the crossroads of … Continue reading The Deep Structure of Identity Imprisonment
Making WAVES in Asian American Youth Suicide Prevention
Last week, our community-based organization (CBO), UCA WAVES – United Chinese Americans Wellness, Advocacy, Voices, Education and Support – advertised an opportunity for suicide prevention training through WeChat, the most popular social media platform for Chinese American immigrants worldwide. Within … Continue reading Making WAVES in Asian American Youth Suicide Prevention
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