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Immigration is a hot topic and holds a lot of stigma. There are misunderstandings of what immigration looks like. Who are these people? What are their stories? Why did they come here? I asked Mina some questions about his own experiences as an asylum seeker. Mina immigrated to the US as a child and was open about the prejudices of others. Mina has channeled his experiences and now teaches graduate students who are training to become therapists at George Washington University.

Curious who the heck Tamer Hosny is? Yes, he came up a lot. I'm sorry but also not sorry at all. https://www.instagram.com/tamerhosny/

Mina shared regarding a theater show he experienced, named "Cartography, their new theater piece for young audiences, they mean to get beyond narratives that cast migrants as malicious threats http://kanezaschaal.com/works/cartography/

Want to know more about the host? Amee Mickhael, LCSW. I'm a therapist, a licensed clinical social worker and private practice owner in Philadelphia, PA. www.ameepsychotherapy.com

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Addiction. Why does it happen? Where does the stigma come from? We explore these questions and how to manage when you or someone you love is struggling. The judgement and assumptions can make it so difficult to talk about.

We go there in this episode. Alex challenges me and my own biases. She provides us insight on ways we can support those who are struggling with addiction as well as those around them.

Our Stories Podcast Host: Amee Mickhael, I'm a therapist, a licensed clinical social worker and private practice owner in Philadelphia, PA. www.ameepsychotherapy.com

Here are some of the resources we discussed in the episode:

Smart Recovery
https://www.smartrecovery.org/

Al-Anon Family Groups
https://al-anon.org/

Nar-Anon Family Groups
https://www.nar-anon.org/

Sesame Street - Parental Addiction
https://sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/parental-addiction/

Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Taking Care of Yourself - Melody Beattie
https://www.amazon.com/Codependent-No-More-Controlling-Yourself/dp/0894864025

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Our vulnerability helps others feel less alone. Alex opens up about the loss of his best friend, Kayode. He dives into the tremendous pain that came with his grief and how he picked up the pieces to keep moving forward.

I feel so grateful for my brother and being able to be part of his journey. Although he is younger than me, in a lot of ways, he has been much wiser and stronger than I am. Also way funnier. But we won't let him know that.

If you or someone you know has experienced grief, this may support you through this journey. I encourage you to reach out for support through friends, family and a grief counselor.

Cardiac Risk in the Young
https://www.c-r-y.org.uk/

Our Stories Podcast Host: Amee Mickhael, I'm a therapist, a licensed clinical social worker and private practice owner in Philadelphia, PA. www.ameepsychotherapy.com