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Sometimes people might feel pressured to say “yes” to everything, especially in a work setting. While it’s ok to take on a little extra responsibility sometimes, it’s also ok to prioritize your wellbeing and avoid burnout by saying “no” too! It’s possible to set boundaries in a respectful way that adds to your positive work reputation. Check out this article to learn more!
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The Voices with Impact Film Festival begins today! This year, filmmakers focused on underrepresented topics of Black and immigrant mental health. The 10 winning films will be featured, along with filmmaker-led discussions until June 25th.We are so incredibly excited to invite you to our VOICES WITH IMPACT Film Festival happening June 21 - June 25, 2021 featuring the 10 winning short films and filmmakers:![]()
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* Adàn Avalos![]()
* Campbell X![]()
* Emilie Cheung![]()
* Fan Sissoko![]()
* Hao Zhou![]()
* Jameelah Nurridin![]()
* Rosie Pidcock![]()
* Sideah Alladice![]()
* Thea Loo![]()
* Ziyou Liu ![]()
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This event is a series of sessions packed with short film screenings by this year’s 10 winning filmmakers and live discussions led by the filmmakers themselves. This year’s topic for our film festival is underrepresented topics related to Black and immigrant mental health.![]()
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We want to express deep gratitude and thank all our sponsors for supporting us, our Voices With Impact Film Festival and for helping this event be free to the public! Thank you @mhsoac • @apapsychiatric • @betterhelp • California Institute of Contemporary Arts • @korkorfdn • @charlesekublyfoundation • @healthforwardkc and • @sistaafya for making this possible!
Remember to show yourself kindness too.![]()
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"Self compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others" - Christopher Germer![]()
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[If you're in Alameda County and you or someone you know needs support, we are here 24/7 at 1-800-309-2131, it's free and confidential. Youth can also text the word "safe" to 20121 between 4pm-11pm daily. Standard message rates apply. Outside of Alameda County can call 1800-273-8255]![]()
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All of your feelings about today matter and all valid—we’re here to listen and provide support if you’d like to talk about it. ❤️![]()
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And to all the caregivers and guardians that have the role of a father in our lives—we see you & celebrate you.![]()
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If you live in #alamedacounty and today is difficult for you - we’re here for you 24/7 @ 1800-309-2131. If you are a teen—you can also text the keyword SAFE to 20121 (4p-11pm daily).This is my least favorite holiday. Instead of a celebration of a person I looked up to it’s a painful stab reminder of what I never had, longed for, and spent years in turmoil over. You may have noticed, I actually don’t even carry Father’s Day cards in my shop. I try every year to make them and i feel lost because I cannot come up with what you say to a dad figure human type person. ![]()
My bio dad left when I was born because things were messy. My mother married another man, so at age five I was adopted to share the last name of my siblings. When they got divorced, I suddenly was not his “real” daughter anymore. My biological father and I tried to reconcile for many years. But he did not want to speak or heal the past. Which led to lots of fights, silent treatments, gaslighting, shame, and *extremely* conditional love. Concluding with, not speaking since the day I came out. I still feel the pain of dads. Of never getting the chance to be a “daddy’s girl”. Of being jealous that both men have families with other kids and I’m just this lone rejected piece. It’s taken a lot of learning to love myself and healthy boundaries to keep me okay. My boundaries include zero contact and that is OKAY. And while it still really stings sometimes, my heart is healed in small ways. Watching Greg love, teach, and cherish our kids has been one of the biggest gifts of my life. I could not ever have dreamed of a better co parent and dad for these wildlings. He is everything that is deserving and worthy of celebrating today. My brother in law, Khaleef, makes my heart ache and heal when I see how he loves my nephew. He is such an amazing dad. Every time he asks Eli for a kiss I gush. The way Eli lights up when he gets home, the way he feels safe in his arms, the way he is loved- it all helps. ![]()
So, whether today is a celebration of a man that guided you and loved you through life. Or a day that burns because you lost your Dad and the whole still feels enormous. Or a day that you wish would just pass by on the calendar because of the pain, just know I see you and am holding space for all the different dad relationships we endure. Take care of yourself today. xo ❤️💔🌹🥀☕️
SUPPORT GROUP AVAILABLE: Asian-American and Pacific-Islander (AAPI) Support Group meets EVERY TUESDAY @ 3-4pm. ![]()
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The aim of this group is to provide a space for connection, community, and support amidst the on-going violence and discrimination being experienced by our AAPI communities.![]()
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Register by emailing mwoo@crisissupport.org or by calling 1-800-260-0094![]()
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