My Recommended Resources
Over the years I have volunteered, worked with, and learned about various organizations and individuals that I would recommend – from the mental health world, to politics, to writing, and beyond. Check some of them out below.
Mental Health
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death. You can get involved on a local, regional, or national level through volunteering, advocacy, and more.
The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. They provide information & support to LGBTQ+ young people 24/7, all year round. People in the LGBTQ+ community are a greater risk for suicide – if you or someone you needs help – call.
For help, call 1-866-488-7386.
NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
I’ve personally benefited from their family support groups and enourage you to check out your local chapter if you need support.
Political Activism & Information
Resistbot: The Easiest Way to Be Heard
Send the word resist to Resistbot on Apple Messages, Messenger, Instagram, Telegram, or by text to 50409 and answer the questions texted back. In minutes, you’ll have contacted Congress or your other elected officials. Make your letter open for maximum effect.
Vote With Your Shopping
Search for a Brand and See Its Politics
Corporations earn profits off of your everyday purchases. And some of those profits are then donated to politicians and causes you might not agree with. Visit the website & download the app. You can speak with your wallet.
Pantsuit Politics is a podcast where cohosts Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers take a different approach to the news. We keep you informed without the overwhelm or anxiety. Listeners describe us as “America’s political therapists,” and the New York Times called Pantsuit Politics “compelling and thoughtful listening.”
Action by action, day by day, group by group, Indivisibles are remaking our democracy.
Brought together by a practical guide to resist the Trump agenda, Indivisible is a movement of thousands of group leaders and more than a million members taking regular, iterative, and increasingly complex actions to resist the GOPs agenda, elect local champions, and fight for progressive policies.
They make calls. They show up. They speak with their neighbors. They organize. And through that work, they’ve built hundreds of mini-movements in support of their local values. And now, after practice, training, and repetition, they’ve built lasting power on their home turf and a massive, collective political muscle ready to be exercised each and every day in every corner of the country.
Letters From An American
Heather Cox Richardson is a professor of American history. Her daily newsletter, Letters From An American, is a chronicle of today’s political landscape. She is a political historian who uses facts and history to put the news in context with America’s Constitution, and laws, and the economy, and social customs. She explores what it means, and what it has meant, to be an American.
The Parnas Perspective
A lawyer, independent journalist, Aaron is dedicated to reporting news and information, and explaining it’s implications legally and politcally. He has gained a large following of people who appreciate his daily, sometimes hourly, breaking-news reporting.
Meidas News has quickly become a trusted source for independent, unfiltered, and forward-thinking analysis on today’s most pressing political, legal, social, and cultural issues. At Meidas News, we don’t just cover the news; we provide context, clarity, and commentary on the stories shaping the future of democracy. We don’t fall into the traps of the “both-sides” media and are always 100% unapologetically pro-democracy.
Writing
A Tulsa-based writing org to connect and support writers. A website and more to come soon, but in the meantime, follow us on Instagram @tallgrassliterarycollctive.
The Oklahoma-based writing initiative of author William Bernhardt. With multiple things events throughout the year to develop and enhance your writing skills and connect with agents and publishers.
The Writers’ Colony at Dairy Hollow residency program is open to writers of every genre for short or long-term stays. A lovely little getaway in Eureka Springs, Arkansas that I have found to be a haven! Apply to be a writer-in-residence and you will find yourself in a place to dive into your creative place and write.
Aubrey, the editor of Blue Clover, is a wonderful friend – and highly-talented editor. She’s got the gift, and the tact, to guide you through your edits and encourage you – making your work better.
Another glorious editor, and friend – this one with a kiwi accent! Helen is an amazing editor – gifted at developmental editing and hearing feedback with a New Zealand accent always softens any needed corrections.
“Never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty and truth and compassion against injustice and lying and greed”.