The Crisis Corner: Women, The Opioid Crisis, And The Truth About America's Front Lines

The opioid crisis has stolen countless lives and ruined countless others. It is a complex, enormous, and overwhelming problem that touches every part of the USA. It is also a crisis that women play an important role in — both as victims and as the activists seeking to help them.

Women experience addiction differently. They face different consequences and endure different forms of stigma than men do. Their stories deserve to be highlighted and told so that we, as a society, can mount a truly effective effort against the addiction crisis.

Welcome to crisis corner. Population: all of us.

Health And Healing, TFW Partnerships, Politics & ActivismEmily MontagueFebruary 20, 2023addiction, opioids, social issues, social justice, addicts, heroin, rehab, recovery, stigma, women's health, mental health, mental illnessComment

Mental Health Master List - Resources to Use and Share!

Mental Health is a topic for every day, but October 10th is World Mental Health Day - and we at The Fem Word want to share some useful, affordable (or free!), and accessible resources that anyone can use to live a happier, more balanced life.

Helpful GuidesEmily MontagueOctober 10, 2020mental health, resources, information, mental illness, depression, anxiety, ADHD, accessible resources, affordable resources, inclusivity Comments