Stories We Carry
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These aren’t success stories or cautionary tales.
They’re moments — confusing, quiet, painful, hopeful —
pulled from real life.
If one feels familiar, you’re not alone.
How Not to Get Stabbed With a Sword (Follow the Safety Plan)
Jan 30, 2026
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One day, Iz (age 18) became manic and a confrontation started. We had a safety plan for situations like this, but I didn’t follow it. Instead of de-escalating — as I’d been trained to do as a psych nu...
