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--61--61
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--45--45
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--63--63
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--58--58
Leon MacfaydeninSpeaking BipolarIt’s Time to Be Open About the Hidden Shame of SchizophreniaSmall talk and dangerous questions.·5 min read·6 days ago--33--33
Leon MacfaydeninBlack BearA Heartbreaking Farewell to My Four-Legged Best FriendThe grief of losing a pet.·5 min read·Apr 27, 2024--5--5
Leon MacfaydeninBlack BearUnderstanding the Link Between Negative Self-Talk and Mental IllnessYou have to break the cycle.·5 min read·Apr 24, 2024--5--5
Leon MacfaydeninSpeaking BipolarHow I Defeated Depression by Discovering My Life’s PurposeNavigating my way through rock bottom.·5 min read·Apr 22, 2024--6--6
Leon MacfaydeninSpeaking BipolarHow PTSD Keeps Me in a Permanent State Of AlertLearning to live with hypervigilance.·6 min read·Apr 20, 2024--2--2