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OC375

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5. Mental Illness Still Freaks Society Out

Reply to Jilly_in_VA (Original post)

Thu Apr 2, 2026, 11:46 AM

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We've come a long way, but there's still a real wall there on society accepting anything more than the basest of responsibility for bringing everyone along for the ride. IMHO, the Mental Health flag should be at least as visible, prevalent and recognizable as the BLM and LGBTQ+ flags where liberals congregate. It's a big tent.

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'They tried and tried for their son' Arizona couple allegedly killed by son filed several mental health petitions [View all] Jilly_in_VA Thursday OP

... UpInArms Thursday #1

Yes. Don't get me started on Reagan's claim to "beneficially close all institutions in favor of community- hlthe2b Thursday #2

The same kind of scenario played out in the town where I live in AZ a couple of years ago. nt in2herbs Thursday #3

Absolutely heartbreaking. johnnyfins Thursday #4

Mental Illness Still Freaks Society Out OC375 Thursday #5