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NAKED AND AFRAID

A human being, becoming

NAKED AND AFRAID

Navigating the Journey of Healing: Embracing Our Humanity in the Quest for Self Discovery

Greetings and welcome to a space that nurtures the power of self-expression and self-discovery. This website is a haven for those seeking a new path towards personal growth and transformation. As a community dedicated to addiction recovery and spirituality, we understand the importance of self-awareness, healing trauma, and the transformative potential of spirituality.

Here, we celebrate individuality and encourage you to share your personal experiences, perspectives, and insights with others. We believe that through collective sharing and support, we can create a world where everyone feels empowered to be their true selves. So, join us on this journey of self-discovery, where we embrace the power of imagination, spirituality, and self-awareness to ignite transformation. Let us walk this path together, hand in hand, towards a brighter, more authentic future.

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A Human's Reflections

Feb 5
1 min

A Human's Reflections

Some do not like my ideas, I understand, But when they turn it personal, it hurts my hand. I am just a human, a simple soul, All I ask is...

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I Call an Apple an Apple Because I'm Not in the Business of Fruit-Related Subterfuge

9 hours ago
6 min

I Call an Apple an Apple Because I'm Not in the Business of Fruit-Related Subterfuge

Too Rude, Too Arrogant, Too Smart, Too Aloof, Too Emotional, Too Much I view my communication style as straightforward and to the point....

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The Toll of Masking: The Social Disability Paradigm and the Need for Inclusion

Mar 19
6 min

The Toll of Masking: The Social Disability Paradigm and the Need for Inclusion

My condition of social disability is not what it appears to be at first glance. It is an inherent quality of mine to be a nonconformist,...

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A Personal Reflection on Complexity of Overexcitabilities and the Gifted Mind

Mar 12
10 min

A Personal Reflection on Complexity of Overexcitabilities and the Gifted Mind

As the conversation around authenticity continues to gain momentum, I feel compelled to share a personal anecdote that speaks to my own...

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Challenging Power Dynamics and Dismantling Hierarchies in Social Justice Work

Mar 12
4 min

Challenging Power Dynamics and Dismantling Hierarchies in Social Justice Work

In the pursuit of social justice, it is essential to challenge power dynamics and dismantle the hierarchies that perpetuate systemic...

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From Public Servant to Public Activist: A Call for Courageous Systems Transformation

Mar 9
6 min

From Public Servant to Public Activist: A Call for Courageous Systems Transformation

In the words of Sarah Schulman, "The way to challenge the status quo is by saying no to it." As a scholar committed to justice and...

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Intersections of Positive Disintegration, Neurodivergence, and Addiction

Mar 7
2 min

Intersections of Positive Disintegration, Neurodivergence, and Addiction

Insights for Personal Growth and Social Justice According to Kazimierz Dabrowski, positive disintegration is a process of personality...

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The Burden of Silence: The Stigma Surrounding Trauma and the Harm of Censorship

Mar 5
3 min

The Burden of Silence: The Stigma Surrounding Trauma and the Harm of Censorship

As I reflect on my journey, I am filled with a heavy heart as I have come to realize the painful reality that trauma is a word that...

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Sensory Symphony

Mar 4
1 min

Sensory Symphony

Let's weave a scene with words so bright, Of textures, hues, and patterns in sight. Creative souls thrive on this aesthetic treasure, It...

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Transforming Oregon's Government Systems: An Introduction to Awareness-Based Systems Change

Mar 4
2 min

Transforming Oregon's Government Systems: An Introduction to Awareness-Based Systems Change

Oregon's government systems face numerous challenges, including the addiction crisis, systemic inequalities, and limited resources. To...

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Transforming Behavioral Health: Insights from an Initiator and Lived Experience Expert

Mar 4
3 min

Transforming Behavioral Health: Insights from an Initiator and Lived Experience Expert

"We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them." - Albert Einstein. My journey towards healing and...

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The Intersection of Decolonization and Decentralization: Promoting Collaborative Governance

Mar 4
5 min

The Intersection of Decolonization and Decentralization: Promoting Collaborative Governance

"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." - African Proverb In conversations I've had recently, I've...

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Embracing Discomfort: The Importance of Inclusive Environments for Creativity and Innovation

Mar 2
3 min

Embracing Discomfort: The Importance of Inclusive Environments for Creativity and Innovation

I've been pondering a lot about the importance of creating an environment where people feel that whatever comes up is okay. I don't just...

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Insights, Reflections, and Lessons from My Attempts at Enabling Systems Transformation

Feb 26
23 min

Insights, Reflections, and Lessons from My Attempts at Enabling Systems Transformation

"To build community requires vigilant awareness of the work we must continually do to undermine all the socialization that leads us to...

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Uncovering the Gift Within: A Conversation on Trusting and Sharing One's Unique Abilities

Feb 24
1 min

Uncovering the Gift Within: A Conversation on Trusting and Sharing One's Unique Abilities

Source: You don't need validation or credentials to share your gift. You create your own credentials by being true to yourself…

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Behind the Veil of Brilliance

Feb 23
1 min

Behind the Veil of Brilliance

I'm smart, I'm quick, I'm sharp as a knife, But the pain I feel is just as rife, Intelligence is not a shield, It only lets me see what's...

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Subjective Standards

Feb 22
1 min

Subjective Standards

Professionalism is subjective A game that's played by a select few The standards and norms are objective But applied in ways that aren't...

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Power Cries

Feb 21
1 min

Power Cries

As I stand here, truth-telling to those who wield power, I am struck by the gravity of their discomfort. It is not just a mere...

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The In-Between

Feb 16
1 min

The In-Between

There lies a space between the joy and pain, A place that’s often overlooked and plain, A part of life that’s not so black and white,...

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Navigating Complex Behavioral Health Systems with Theory U and the Power of Lived Experience

Feb 10
5 min

Navigating Complex Behavioral Health Systems with Theory U and the Power of Lived Experience

Last year I engaged in a lively debate regarding the difference between complexity and complicated. My partner believed that they were...

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