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I was who I was
I admit I haven’t been at my best this last decade. - The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou I woke early the morning of January second – 5:30 or so. I’ve had to give some attention to s… more →
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I was who I was
Douglas Michael Massing wrote 1 year ago: I admit I haven’t been at my best this last decade. - The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou I wok … more →
(1) gender dysphoria (imposed) and (2) transgender identity in the very young
Douglas Michael Massing wrote 3 years ago: When David Reimer shot and killed himself at age 38, it was the spectacularly tragic end of a well-m … more →
“Youth in the Crosshairs: the Third Wave of Ex-Gay Activism” targets children as young as 5 years old
Douglas Michael Massing wrote 3 years ago: Whether through ex-gay teen programs or traveling ex-gay conferences like Focus on the Family’ … more →
drugging kids for hyperactivity skyrockets in the US, is on the rise elsewhere
Douglas Michael Massing wrote 3 years ago: Nearly 4 million Americans, most of them children and young adults, are being prescribed amphetamine … more →
surgical intervention for intractable depression
Douglas Michael Massing wrote 3 years ago: There are some fascinating and apparently promising results from applying a brain surgery technique … more →
Happy Valentines Day!
Douglas Michael Massing wrote 3 years ago: … more →
a New Year’s reflection on happiness
Douglas Michael Massing wrote 3 years ago: Those only are happy who have their minds fixed on some object other than their own happiness; on th … more →
and now a word from our sponsor: Anxiety Management
Douglas Michael Massing wrote 4 years ago: Dear Friends, Here’s a post I made on another board. It occurred to me as I was writing it tha … more →
Zach’s father speaks out
Douglas Michael Massing wrote 4 years ago: Well, damned if I ever thought I’d post a link to the Christian Broadcasting Network, but Joe … more →
a broadside for “Zach”
Douglas Michael Massing wrote 4 years ago: The protest around these sexual suppression programs for teens, as galvanized and personified by … more →
“I would rather you commit suicide”: brainwashing gay teenagers (2)
Douglas Michael Massing wrote 4 years ago: I’ve been following the story of “Zach”, a gay teenager in Memphis whose parents h … more →
“I would rather you commit suicide”: brainwashing gay teenagers
Douglas Michael Massing wrote 4 years ago: For those of you who are unaware, here’s an introduction to the plight of “Zach”, … more →
1957-2004: 47 years in review
Douglas Michael Massing wrote 4 years ago: This record was undertaken as an adjunct to the “talk therapy” I’m taking part in … more →
panic, the body, and the mind
Douglas Michael Massing wrote 4 years ago: Posted by mf on the original home for this blog: I’ve never had [a panic attack], though i kno … more →
am I who I say I am?
Douglas Michael Massing wrote 4 years ago: An online acquaintance started a discussion thread asking: Are you who you say you are? Do you creat … more →
a personal note to friends (in the context of the previous two posts)
Douglas Michael Massing wrote 4 years ago: I’m still working on the balance between personal and more general focus here, but feel oblige … more →
frightened to death?
Douglas Michael Massing wrote 4 years ago: The following is excerpted from a column by Joan Ryan appearing in the San Francisco Chronicle, Sund … more →
examining my stance
Douglas Michael Massing wrote 4 years ago: I’ve resisted blogging. I don’t think the dailiness of my life is that interesting. I do … more →
