THE WASHINGTON POST – Issey Moloney signed up for therapy through Britain’s National Health Service when she was just 12 years old. She was on a waiting list for four years. In the meantime, social media helped her feel less alone, said the now 17-year-old, who lives in London. She connected with people online as […]
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What: The City of Surrey is livestreaming the family-favourite Party for the Planet on April 22 from 5 to 7 pm on Facebook and YouTube Live. And this year’s event is packed with great performers, environmental education for all ages, and more.
Vancouver indie-rockers The Zolas will be headlining the event. The JUNO-nominated group will be sharing the virtual stage with musical and Indigenous performances by Andrea Menard, Stars of the North Drum Group, IAMTHELIVING and Teon Gibbs, Glass Forest, Wild Moccasin Dancers and Bobs & Lolo and more. There will also be interactive workshops, arts & crafts, and contests worth up to $700 happening every 30 minutes. Plus pop into the Virtual Photobooth for an Earth Day selfie.
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“She could be a bright girl, but isn’t living up to her potential.” This phrase dogged me for decades, along with other comments about distraction and daydreaming. Even once I figured out how to exceed expectations both at school and work (usually by working myself past exhaustion), the fear remained: Would I always be a failure?
When I was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at 39, I cried as the pieces fell into place. I was a solid C student through grade school, and couldn’t play sports because the rules wouldn’t stay in my head. I was bullied so badly for being different that I had to switch elementary schools, and continued to struggle until I dropped out in grade 11. Through a com