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Subtlety in Life, Speech, or My Writing has Never Been Me. I Stand by It.
I'm tired of passive compassion.
I’m tired of passive compassion.
Suicide: Shame On You
Though our stories are all different, there is almost never a selfish side of a suicide story.
Though our stories are all different, there is almost never a selfish side of a suicide story.
Shawn Henfling is #NotWeakJustHuman
He is here to share his story and tell others that they are not alone. What's your story?
— It feels odd doing an introduction after having been writing here for the past two years. This project is different, though, and we’re trying to reach and help new people. My name, of course is Shawn Henfling. As the video says, I’m a man of many hats. Most of all, I have good days…
The White Revolution That Left Me Behind
I cannot continue to live under the comfortable illusion that if I don't participate in oppression I am free from it.
I cannot continue to live under the comfortable illusion that if I don’t participate in oppression I am free from it.
Marginalizing Misogyny: The Failure of the Trump Narrative
Men, we cannot support a man who, by his own admission, assaults women and who has a long history of treating them like disposable playthings.
Men, we cannot support a man who, by his own admission, assaults women and who has a long history of treating them like disposable playthings.
Beer, Food Trucks, and Rock: A Festival for the Ages
Rock Allegiance was a more showcase of humanity than a rock festival.
Rock Allegiance was a more showcase of humanity than a rock festival.
November 8th Is Approaching. And I’m Afraid.
Shawn Henfling is scared. Scared for us, scared of Trump's supporters, and scared of a Trumpian future.
Shawn Henfling is afraid. He’s scared for us, scared of Trump’s supporters, and scared of a Trumpian future.
50 More….Is Our Inaction to Blame?
The shooting attack at the LGBT club in Orlando Florida leaves 50 humans dead and another 53 injured. Is our inaction to blame? Can we use this as an urgent need to move forward to concrete solutions?
How Do We Measure “Progress” in Mental Illness?
Progress is a choice and it means we are in control of our disease.
When “On the Verge” Turns To Abject Failure
Shawn Henfling finds himself held back by the invisible clutches of depression.
Some Days Aren’t Bad, Others Too Awful for Words
Feelings of suicide be terrifying, knowing that the darkness comes without warning or prompt.
Be Fearless In Your Creation: Art Is Love And Life
“You gain nothing by discouraging an artist. You can gain everything by encouraging one.” Kevin Smith
AXE Joins the Conversation: Masculinity In The New Age
After more than a decade of peddling misogyny to sell deodorant, AXE has made a U-turn. Shawn Henfling welcomes them to the new masculinity.
Your Laughter Actually Helps Me Hide The Truth
Sometimes the funniest people are hiding the darkest demons.
That Time I Gave Up Coffee And It Cost People Their Lives
Shawn Henfling has a health problem. OK, he has several health problems, and somehow giving up coffee seemed like a good idea.