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		<title>Allow me to introduce myself</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[My name is Greg Gough and I wanted to introduce myself because I'm going to be blogging several times a month regarding how LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning) people face issues of Addiction, Self-Injury, Suicide, Depression and Eating Disorders because of pressures related to sexual orientation and identity. &nbsp;I've faced some of these personally and I'd like to commun...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:06:36 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>And you can have it...</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[I know; I love posting articles from CNN, but this one, from the Mental Health section is one of the best I've seen yet. Head here to check out 'How to Squash Worry and Grab More Happiness Out of a Life of Tough Times." Here's a recap of the top tips: Find your joy. Lighten up. Get moving. Look for a joy buddy. Practice being happy. Do a song or dance. [&lt;---- my personal favorite!] Be v...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:17:15 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>BigImportantMagical</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Look to the right, and take to heart what it says folks. It's true. Taken from Post Secret.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:30:08 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>I woke up one day and saw that it was up to me you can only be a victim if you admit defeat.</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:42:21 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>The Reeling</title>
		<link>http://www.heartsupport.com/blogs/news/thereeling.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[we dug these holes we crawled into now they're my homenow here i cannot feel the wind, cant feel the rain oh noand i believe in gentle harmonywell how i loathe all this obscenityis this the way my life has got to be?have i a single opportunity?  look at me oh look at me is this the way i'll always beoh no, oh nonow i pray that somebody will quickly come and kidnap meoh no, oh noeveryday i lie aw...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:33:03 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>My hands were my enemies.</title>
		<link>http://www.heartsupport.com/blogs/news/myhandsweremyenemies.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Christina Pearson was half-bald at age 13. She just couldn't stop pulling her hair, and ended up taking out every lock from the tops of her ears to the crown of her head. "It was absolutely terrifying because I was a very bright child, and doing great in school," she said. "The doctor had no idea what it was." Pearson continued pulling her hair throughout her teens, 20s, and early 30s. It wasn't...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:31:41 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>heartsupport on Safari</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Casey Darnell (http://caseydarnell.com/)&nbsp;supporting the heart somewhere in Kenya.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2009 14:35:58 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>Calming the anxiety.</title>
		<link>http://www.heartsupport.com/blogs/news/calmingtheanxiety.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Anxiety is one of those feelings I wish I could get rid of completely. But, at times it is part of life. Whether I add to or it is part of my circumstances, I don't like it. I know people who have anxiety/panic attacks I can imagine it would be a horrible feeling. So how do you deal if you have these attacks? This article&nbsp;addresses&nbsp;anxiety issues.&nbsp; It's important to be aware of a...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:04:43 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>PPP09  Welcome!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you're visiting us from Poets, Prophets, Preachers...Welcome! Feel free to browse around the site and learn more about our community and follow us on: twitter - http://twitter.com/heartsupport facebook - http://facebook.com/heartsupport youtube - http://youtube.com/user/heartsupport It was nice to meet so many of you that attended #ppp09 and share with you the story and mission of heartsup...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:19:37 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>Poets Prophets Preachers  PPP09</title>
		<link>http://www.heartsupport.com/blogs/news/poetsprophetspreachersppp09.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Hey friends, I'll be at Poets, Prophets, Preachers July 5th-7th representing the heart! If you're going to this event please come by and say hello at the heartsupport booth. It's a real honor for us to have a presence at this event with Rob Bell and company. Follow us on Twitter for updates from the event #PPP09 and Let us know if you're dropping by.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:42:28 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>Thoughts on Michael Jackson</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many of you heard or read about the death of Michael Jackson today. I found out through twitter moments after it happened. It's shocking news, to think of a world without Michael Jackson is surreal. My first cassette at the age of 7 was Michael Jackson's BAD and my first CD at the age of 11 was Dangerous. He was an icon in our culture and this world, influencing everything from music to fashion bu...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:33:38 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>Our friend Josh Shipp on CNN</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Embedded video from CNN Video]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:50:41 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>JEDIDIAH SUPPORTING THE HEART</title>
		<link>http://www.heartsupport.com/blogs/news/jedidiahsupportingtheheart.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Incase you still haven't heard (or seen), we are Jedidiah's Featured Partner for the month of June.&nbsp; We, along with Jedidiah, would love your involvement.&nbsp; You can read more here:&nbsp;  Please go Here to submit your story and Here to learn more.&nbsp; Your story is valuable! Join the team and share yours today! Sometimes the most freedom and healing is found in being heard.&nbsp;]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:48:58 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>Father's Day</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Father's Day is here and like Mother's Day this is a time to give thanks. It can be a tough day. Some of you don't have a relationship with your father, some of you have never met your father and you are on a journey to find your father, while some of you see him everyday but have no relationship with him. Some of you miss him dearly because he has passed. Some of you have two fathers, a step-dad...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:57:08 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>Support the heart on twitter and get a free heartsupport badge!</title>
		<link>http://www.heartsupport.com/blogs/news/soyouwantfreestufffromus.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[This is what you do: tweet the following message to 5 people on twitter:&nbsp; &nbsp; "follow @heartsupport, learn more, buy a tee:&nbsp;http://heartsupport.com&nbsp;"&nbsp; &nbsp; Example: Hey @ryfonetwork @RELEVANTMag @walkinlovetweet @jonathanbell&nbsp;@elclinto follow @heartsupport, learn more, buy a tee: http://heartsupport.com&nbsp; &nbsp; Once you've tweeted, send us an email at: info...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:05:07 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>Child rape survivor saves 'virgin myth' victims</title>
		<link>http://www.heartsupport.com/blogs/news/childrapesurvivorsavesvirginmythvictims.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[What makes your heart ache? What injustice makes you angry? What makes you come alive? &nbsp; I am in&nbsp;disbelief&nbsp;as I read this&nbsp;article. I have heard this myth, "that if a man with HIV or AIDS rapes a virgin he will be cured of his disease" but the harsh reality of it is overwhelming -&nbsp;&nbsp;"The youngest girl I ever came across was a day-old baby who was raped," said Makoni...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:53:46 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>Troops mental health needs to be priority</title>
		<link>http://www.heartsupport.com/blogs/news/troopsmentalhealthneedstobepriority.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA["America's highest ranking military officer said Tuesday the nation must do more for the mental health of American soldiers, warning statistics show "there are going to be more [troop] suicides this year than last."&nbsp; The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Adm. Michael G. Mullen, said the military lacks the number of mental health professionals necessary to help returning or soon-to-deplo...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:06:37 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>Helping those dealing with depression</title>
		<link>http://www.heartsupport.com/blogs/news/helpingthosedealingwithdepression.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Do you have someone close to you who you think is dealing with depression? The damage depression can have for an individual's brain and body is serious and the sooner they get help, the better. Maybe you are trying to figure out how to help them in this process.&nbsp; If so, you are not alone, "Do you have any suggestions on how to get someone to go for help with depression?" was asked to am expe...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:51:39 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>If you're going through hell...</title>
		<link>http://www.heartsupport.com/blogs/news/ifyouregoingthroughhell.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 01:43:50 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>School yard bullying leads to suicide</title>
		<link>http://www.heartsupport.com/blogs/news/schoolyardbullyingleadstosuicide.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[In the last month two 11 year old boys killed themselves due to the bullying they faced at school. These boys were both teased about being "gay".&nbsp; Their families say the boys hanged themselves rather than face another day at school. It's unclear who was told what and when &mdash; or whether the schools could have done anything to prevent the deaths. But the cases have highlighted the continu...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 12:08:27 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>Welcome Wesley</title>
		<link>http://www.heartsupport.com/blogs/news/welcomewesley.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Wesley is a new blogger with us. He has a great story and a great heart. We are always thankful to have people a part of our team who have a story, hope and understanding to offer. Check out his blog entry here.&nbsp; Here is a little from his entry: "I didn't know what to say or do at first, but the deeper we got in the talk, his knife was finally brought into the open.&nbsp;My friend allowed m...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 16:39:38 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>We're All In This Together</title>
		<link>http://www.heartsupport.com/blogs/news/robbedoftheirinnocence.html</link>
		<description><![CDATA[You need to check out this video. Hillsong United + I heart Revolution I am challenged, saddened at the injustice and excited about what people are doing about it.&nbsp; What is response to this video - thoughts, emotions, desire to take action, etc? How do you fit into this world wide issue? We'd love to hear from you. Spread the word. We're excited for the release of this film.&nbsp;&nbsp; &...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 16:50:40 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>May emailer 09</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Heart Support [e]mailer - Mid May '09 &nbsp; It is a great thing to see the progress made for someone and their story. Our hearts break for those who are hurting but we also find hope and joy when we read the update on their journey. We hope you find a source of hope in the stories shared as well. &nbsp; &nbsp; Rescued (follow up to Sorrow) - I recommend reading the whole story on the site: h...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 17:13:21 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>New heartsupport tees from Jedidiah</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[These turned out fantastic! A new heartsupport tee brought to you by @jedidiahusa and @supporttheheart as part of the Hope Collection. Gotta love organizational collabs. Get the tee: [ For Dudes ]  |  [ For Ladies ]]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 14:38:47 -0500</pubDate>
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		<title>The power of music for the heart.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Last night I was driving with a friend and after a stressful day and an uneventful evening of errands that did not turn out as hoped, we got back in the car to head home. Feeling defeated I let out a slow sigh and got on the freeway. My iPod was on shuffle and that song that you put on that serves as a&nbsp;therapeutic&nbsp;release happened to come on. I made Rachel listen as I turned it up and sa...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 13:33:00 -0500</pubDate>
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