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Mental Health Musings

About the Substack

on loving ourselves enough to become free

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  • Thoughtful essays on grief, growth, mental health, creativity, and change. All standard writing is free at time of publication.

Paid Subcription Benefits

  • Original guided meditations (audio + text), released regularly to complement the themes explored here.
  • Early or exclusive access to select reflections, subscriber-only notes, and occasional Q&A, plus access to full archive.
  • A way to support the time, care, and emotional labor behind this work, helping keep most writing free and accessible.

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About Dr Deborah Vinall

Licensed therapist; writes Mental Health Musings about the badassery of black sheep, overcoming trauma, & psychology of current events. Author: Gaslighting: A Step-by-Step Recovery Guide, & Trauma Recovery Workbook for Teens.

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