This post resurrecting the Soap Boxer Blog marks something of a departure. A blog that hosted writings and resources on the subjects of leadership and management, is being turned to matters more social and cultural.
As an individual I find myself wanting to challenge some difficult aspects of our society. In some cases these have almost attained the position of being taboo.
Some subjects that may find themselves up on the Soap Box over time include mental health, equal rights, privilege education, health care and medicine, bullying, religion, and if I am feeling particularly masochistic, politics.
For now though, much of my thoughts will be on the subject of mental health care, particularly as it relates to our kids and families.This is an area where recent experience tells me there is a lot if discomfort about openly discussing the subject.
I am perfectly aware that we see media, press, and health related organisations talking about this. However, hearing an individual talk about personal experience with mental illness seems rare. Almost taboo if you will.
It is in this light that I have decided to write my next couple of posts. It will be confronting and painful enough, that I expect that the quality of the writing will not be perfect. However, I wish to show that it is perfectly OK, and maybe even helpful to talk openly.
Stay tuned.
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