PinnedLeon MacfaydeninBlack BearI Conquered 20 Years of Trauma by Releasing My EmotionsHow I confronted the fear behind the memories.·6 min read·Mar 30, 2024--64--64
PinnedLeon MacfaydeninPublishous6 Facts I Want the World to Know About My Mental IllnessShining light on the darkness.·5 min read·Oct 16, 2023--60--60
PinnedLeon MacfaydeninPublishousLife Lessons From Policing the Inner CityNever underestimate what people will do for sex, money, or power.·6 min read·Apr 11, 2023--42--42
PinnedLeon MacfaydeninILLUMINATION8 Tips from a Former Cop on How to Read People.70–93% of communication is non-verbal.·5 min read·Jul 25, 2022--61--61
PinnedLeon MacfaydeninInvisible IllnessThe 6 Most Common Issues That Lead Men to Commit Suicide, According to Suicidal MenFrom my time as a suicide prevention hotline worker, these are the quiet struggles men face.·8 min read·Dec 30, 2021--60--60
Leon MacfaydeninBlack BearMy Journey With EMDR TherapyOvercoming trauma from life on the front line·5 min read·1 day ago--4--4
Leon MacfaydeninSpeaking BipolarHow to Recognize the Early Symptoms of PTSDAnd the amazing benefits of gradual exposure.·7 min read·1 day ago--6--6
Leon MacfaydeninBlack BearManaging the Bad Days After Mental Health RecoveryLiving with lingering shadows.·5 min read·5 days ago--4--4
Leon MacfaydeninSpeaking BipolarHow I Found Myself in the Wreckage of SchizophreniaMy battle against voices and delusions.·6 min read·5 days ago--4--4
Leon MacfaydeninSpeaking BipolarThe Heartbreaking Reality of Quitting Mental Health MedicationA personal journey through the consequences of cold turkey.·5 min read·May 23, 2024--52--52