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The Amateur's Guide To Death and Dying; Enhancing the End of Life http://tinyurl.com/bs3vsf2 Seattle, WA theamateursguide.com
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The Amateur's Guide @the-amateurs-guide.bsky.social · 19h
Nurse’s wind phone project provides solace from grief
— Since she erected the “wind phone ” booth two years ago, it has become a sanctuary of solace.

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Nurse’s wind phone project provides solace from grief
Allison Young is easing the pain for people grieving the lost connections when a loved one dies by providing a place for words left unspoken.
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The Amateur's Guide @the-amateurs-guide.bsky.social · 1d
Caring House
— A Residence for Hospice Care with David Zartman and Joanna Franco

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Ep. 521 Caring House: A Residence for Hospice Care with David Zartman and Joanna Franco
My two guests this week are administrators of Caring House, a non-profit residence for hospice patients in Torrance, California. David Zartman is the Executive Director of Caring House having previ…
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Gay Catholic Priests @gay-cath-priests.bsky.social · 5d
‘Most prolific pedophile priest.’
— New lawsuit resurfaces notorious Miami sex abuse case

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‘Most prolific pedophile priest.’ New lawsuit resurfaces notorious Miami sex abuse case
A new lawsuit against the Archdiocese of Miami has revived a notorious case involving a former Catholic priest convicted of a string of sex offenses more than a decade ago.
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dr dick @drdick.bsky.social · 5d
Why We Dodge 'the Sex Talk' While Porn Teaches Kids Intimacy
— The psychology behind parental silence about sex in the age of instant explicit content.

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Why We Dodge 'the Sex Talk' While Porn Teaches Kids Intimacy
Parents avoid sex talks due to discomfort, fear, and cultural taboos—even as kids see porn young.
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dr dick @drdick.bsky.social · 5d
Six ways to talk to your teens about sex without the cringe
— Many parents – fathers in particular – find even the idea of these conversations mortifying.

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Six ways to talk to your teens about sex without the cringe
Many parents – fathers in particular – find even the idea of these conversations mortifying.
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dr dick @drdick.bsky.social · 5d
UW students chase disrupter out of class

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UW students chase disrupter out of class
A university spokesperson called the disruption "completely unacceptable" and confirmed the man, who is not a UW student, would be banned from campus.
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dr dick @drdick.bsky.social · 5d
The sex lives of Presbyterians in 18th- and 19th-century Ulster were surprisingly colourful

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The sex lives of Presbyterians in 18th- and 19th-century Ulster were surprisingly colourful
The Presbyterian church closely regulated the intimate lives of its members through a system of church court discipline.
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The Amateur's Guide @the-amateurs-guide.bsky.social · 5d
'Dignified' water cremation bill passes House

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'Dignified' water cremation bill passes House
(The Center Square) – For decades, cremation has been on the rise as the preferred method of disposition in the United States.
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The Amateur's Guide @the-amateurs-guide.bsky.social · 5d
Death doulas are becoming more common as people seek to make their final days more comfortable and meaningful.

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Death doulas are becoming more common as people seek to make their final days more comfortable and meaningful.
Explore the growing role of death doulas in providing comfort, care, and dignity to those nearing the end of life.
www.montereycountynow.com
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The Amateur's Guide @the-amateurs-guide.bsky.social · 5d
A Death Doula Shares the Joyful 1-Minute Daily Ritual She Learned From the Dying
— Taking just a minute to appreciate something beautiful can keep you more grounded, says someone who works with people at the end of their lives.

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A Death Doula Shares the Joyful 1-Minute Daily Ritual She Learned From the Dying
Taking just a minute to appreciate something beautiful can keep you more grounded, says someone who works with people at the end of their lives.
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The Amateur's Guide @the-amateurs-guide.bsky.social · 6d
From ‘Frankenstein’ to ‘Dracula,’ exploring the dark world of death and the undead offers a reminder of our mortality

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From ‘Frankenstein’ to ‘Dracula,’ exploring the dark world of death and the undead offers a reminder of our mortality
Students in this literature course read a range of novels, short stories and more on grave robbing, murder, terror and grief.
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The Amateur's Guide @the-amateurs-guide.bsky.social · 7d
Scattering CJ: A Mother’s Grief Shared by Many with Hallie Twomey
— Learn about an uplifting documentary film about a mother’s grief project that became a world-wide movement.

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Ep. 520 Scattering CJ: A Mother’s Grief Shared by Many with Hallie Twomey
Learn about an uplifting documentary film about a mother’s grief project that became a world-wide movement. Content Warning:This episode includes a conversation about the suicide death of a l…
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The Amateur's Guide @the-amateurs-guide.bsky.social · 7d
Samir’s story
— The importance of a good death for people with learning disabilities

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Samir’s story: the importance of a good death for people with learning disabilities - Learning Disability Today
After disability campaigner Samir El-Ziftawy died last year, his family wanted his legacy to include breaking taboos surrounding death and dying for people with learning disabilities.
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The Amateur's Guide @the-amateurs-guide.bsky.social · 8d
In-Home Gun Deaths of Children Have More Than Doubled

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In-Home Gun Deaths of Children Have More Than Doubled
Key Takeaways
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Gay Catholic Priests @gay-cath-priests.bsky.social · 10d
On the controversy in the German episcopate regarding Leo XIV’s clear “no” to liturgical blessings for gay couples

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On the controversy in the German episcopate regarding Leo XIV's clear “no” to liturgical blessings for gay couples - ZENIT - English
The Pope’s remarks on same-sex blessings were characteristically nuanced but left little room for ritual experimentation. He acknowledged that all persons may receive God’s blessing but cautioned agai...
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The Amateur's Guide @the-amateurs-guide.bsky.social · 10d
Why it's time to stop saying the c-word when talking about suicide
— Every time someone says, 'committed suicide', it reinforces shame and stigma. It's time to rethink our language

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Why it's time to stop saying the c-word when talking about suicide
The word 'commit' is tied to criminal acts. Suicide has been legal for more than 60 years, but our language hasn't changed.
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The Amateur's Guide @the-amateurs-guide.bsky.social · 11d
Marla Singer On Death And Dying

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Marla Singer On Death And Dying — Strike Magazines
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The Amateur's Guide @the-amateurs-guide.bsky.social · 12d
What to Expect When You're Dead
— An Ancient Tour of Death and the Afterlife

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What to Expect When You're Dead: An Ancient Tour of Death and the Afterlife
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The Amateur's Guide @the-amateurs-guide.bsky.social · 14d
He was bulldozed to death when Atlanta cleared his homeless camp.
— Will there ever be justice?

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He was bulldozed to death when Atlanta cleared his homeless camp. Will there ever be justice?
After Cornelius Taylor’s death, the city made promises to change its homelessness policy – but his friends say it didn’t follow through
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The Amateur's Guide @the-amateurs-guide.bsky.social · 14d
What Matters Most to People Who Are Dying
— A new book explains how facing mortality helps people figure out what matters most, providing life lessons for us all.

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What Matters Most to People Who Are Dying
A new book explains how facing mortality helps people figure out what matters most, providing life lessons for us all.
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dr dick @drdick.bsky.social · 15d
1 Percent Of People Don't Have Sex, But It's Not Down To A "Virgin Gene"

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No, There Isn't A "Virgin Gene" – The Truth Is Way More Interesting
A new study investigates why some people never have sex.
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dr dick @drdick.bsky.social · 15d
More than a reflex
— How the spine shapes sex

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More than a reflex: How the spine shapes sex
For decades, it was thought that while the brain orchestrated male sexual behavior—arousal, courtship, and copulation—the spinal cord merely executed the final act: ejaculation. But a study from the C...
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dr dick @drdick.bsky.social · 15d
I didn't want sex with my husband after having our baby

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Intimacy after childbirth: Why sex drive can fall and what to do if it does - BBC News
Both women and men can experience a loss of libido after having a child, here's what can help.
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dr dick @drdick.bsky.social · 15d
Sad After Sex? ‘
— Post-Coital Dysphoria’ Is Real...and Fixable.

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Sad After Sex? ‘Post-Coital Dysphoria’ Is Real—and Fixable.
Up to 41 percent of men report mood swings after sex.
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dr dick @drdick.bsky.social · 15d
LGBTQ+ Teens Need Books That Teach Them About Sex, Not Shame Them For It

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LGBTQ+ Teens Need Books That Teach Them About Sex, Not Shame Them For It (Exclusive)
"I would rather focus on why it’s necessary to craft texts that allow teenagers to discuss sex and sexuality honestly and without shame," writes author Abdi Nazemian, whose book 'Like a Love Story' ha...
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