Own Voices Archives

TMS Treatments for Mental Illness – From Skeptic to Believer

August 19, 2021August 19, 2021Dakster Sullivan

Dakster details her experience undergoing Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatments for anxiety, depression, and OCD.

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Between the Bookends: 6 Books We Read in July 2021

August 1, 2021July 30, 2021Sophie Brown

In this month’s Between the Bookends, Sophie explores a wide range of non-fiction and picks up some interesting fiction too.

Between the Bookends: 3 Books We Read in June 2021

July 1, 2021June 30, 2021Sophie Brown

We hope you will find something interesting within the three books featured in this month’s Between the Bookends.

Pride Month - Both Sides Now by Peyton Thomas

Pride Month 2021: ‘Both Sides Now’ by Peyton Thomas

June 27, 2021June 26, 2021Sophie Brown

‘Both Sides Now’ by Peyton Thomas is a YA novel about a transgender teen boy in the approach to the National Debate Championships.

Pride Month - Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar

Pride Month 2021: ‘Hani and Ishu’s Guide to Fake Dating’ by Adiba Jaigirdar

June 25, 2021June 24, 2021Sophie Brown

‘Hani and Ishu’s Guide to Fake Dating’ by Adiba Jaigirdar is a contemporary YA novel about two Irish, Bengali girls who fake a relationship.

Pride Month - Bi the Way by Lois Shearing

Pride Month 2021: ‘Bi the Way: The Bisexual Guide to Life’ – Lois Shearing

June 15, 2021June 14, 2021Sophie Brown

‘Bi the Way: The Bisexual Guide to Life’ by Lois Shearing is a non-fiction book that explores bisexuality in detail.

Pride Month - Me, My Dad and the End of the Rainbow by Benjamin Dean

Pride Month 2021: ‘Me, My Dad, and the End of the Rainbow’ by Benjamin Dean

June 13, 2021June 10, 2021Sophie Brown

‘Me, My Dad, and the End of the Rainbow’ by Benjamin Dean is the story of twelve-year-old Archie whose dad has just realized that he is gay.

Pride Month - As Far As You'll Take Me by Phil Stamper

Pride Month 2021: ‘As Far As You’ll Take Me’ by Phil Stamper

June 9, 2021June 8, 2021Sophie Brown

‘As Far As You’ll Take Me’ by Phil Stamper is about a gay 17-year-old from Kentucky who lies to his parents so he can spend summer in London.

Pride Month - Ace of Spades by Faridah Abike-Iyimide

Pride Month 2021: ‘Ace of Spades’ by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

June 7, 2021June 6, 2021Sophie Brown

In ‘Ace of Spades,’ Devon & Chiamaka (the two Black students at their school) are targeted by the anonymous ‘Aces’ who reveals their secrets.

Between the Bookends: 5 Books We Read in May 2021

June 1, 2021May 31, 2021Sophie Brown

In this month’s Between the Bookends, Sophie reviews 5 books including the latest from John Green and a middle-grade about girl’s football.

Book Review: ‘The Final Revival of Opal and Nev’ by Dawnie Walton

May 11, 2021May 10, 2021Sophie Brown

‘The Final Revival of Opal and Nev’ by Dawnie Walton is the oral history of a fictional rock ‘n’ roll duo who shot to stardom in the 1970s.

Two Fantastic Masks for People With Sensory Needs

May 6, 2021May 5, 2021Jenny Bristol

Learn about two different types of masks for all ages that address specific sensory needs.

The GeekMom Earth Day Reading List 2021: 12 Books for All Ages

April 22, 2021April 22, 2021Sophie Brown

A reading list of 12 books that are all ideal choices for Earth Day and any day – because when is it a bad time to celebrate our planet?

Between the Bookends: 4 Books We Read in March 2021

April 1, 2021April 1, 2021Sophie Brown

In this month’s between the bookends, Sophie and Rebecca share four books they read in the month of March.

Quarantineversary 2021 Recap

March 24, 2021March 23, 2021Dakster Sullivan

This first year of quarantine has been rough. A few of us GeekDads and GeekMoms recap what we’ve been up to this past year.

Girl vs Panic: A Short Story About My Battle With Generalized Anxiety Disorder

March 5, 2021March 4, 2021Dakster Sullivan1

A young girl faces off against her strongest enemy, panic. Will she win or will she give in to the voices? Read on to find out.

What Tabs Do You Have Open In Your Life?

March 3, 2021March 2, 2021Dakster Sullivan

Everyone has tabs open in their mind of things they want to accomplish or do. What tabs do you have open though that you could close?

Between the Bookends: 7 Books We Read in February 2021

March 1, 2021February 28, 2021Sophie Brown

In this month’s between the bookends, Sophie and Scott share seven books they read in the month of February across a wide range of genres.

What I Learned About My Mental Health One Year Into Therapy

February 9, 2021February 9, 2021Elizabeth MacAndrew6

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses her mental health journey for anxiety one year after starting therapy.

Between the Bookends: 8 Books We Read in January 2021

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021Sophie Brown8

Despite everything that has gone on in this eventful month, Sophie, Rebecca, and Robin have been reading plenty of books to share with you.