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Law and politics degree, host of Social Sessions Podcast. I served 15years in prison and believe in prison reform and social equality. My views are my own.

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1 year
When you do 15years in prison, people expect you to fail, people tell you your too damaged. Nothing in life can break you if you have love and spirit, hope and help; if I can turn my life around into an enjoyable life, anyone can. I’m not the finished article but I am living ❤️
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The Shocking Truth about the Knife in Luke Mitchell's Case #youtubeshort ... via @YouTube Social Sessions, delves deep with Lawyer Scott Forbes, COMING SOON, dont miss it!!!
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Natalie Logan coming up this Sunday. All things prison and reform. What is working what’s not? True warrior. #recovery #prison #reform #addiction #mentalhealth
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Don’t miss the up and coming episode with Tommy Sheridan. We talk politics, Iraq, Palestine, the military industrial complex and much more. ⁦ @citizentommy ⁩ great speaker and all from the heart. Loved this one.
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Up and coming on Social Sessions, Anne Marie Ward, CEO of Favor UK @Annemarieward , faces and voices of recovery.. Anne Marie is a titan in the recovery world, with a big heart, lots of intellect, lived experience and a genuinely caring person.. Look forward to this one..
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Social Sessions this Sunday is excited to host Dr. Sarah Armstrong, Professor of Criminology at Glasgow University. A wonderful woman with an big heart, don’t miss her talk about the value of education and how we could become a better society. This Sunday the 13th Nov.
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Banged up on channel 4. Tory MP two days into a fake prison sentence and he gets why prisoners are slashing each other. Even saying “I like that one”. 2 fucken days and he understands why people get violent in prison. @Conservatives hard on crime. Change the record, it’s broke!!!
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Goto social sessions for the first 5 episodes. 1. Ex Scotland international- Andy McLaren 2. Actor, humanitarian - David Hayman 3. Trauma Expert - James Docherty 4. Award winning author - Chris Dolan 5. Prison warrior - Natalie Logan #trauma #change #podcast #football #prison
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Watch the first 3 episodes of Social Sessions on YouTube, ex-Scotland international Andy McLaren, Scottish actor and humanitarian David Hayman and Scotland's leading trauma expert (in my opinion) James Docherty @Prev_Justice @andymclaren7 @DavidHaymanJr1
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1 year
Brilliant podcast with @citizentommy if you have a few on politics or society in general within the uk. Don’t miss this episode. #Palestinian #Political #society Iraq. We delve deep into the reasons behind conflicts, South America, military industrial complex. Coming very soon!!!
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No matter how hard a life we have had, we cannot expect anyone to come and save us from the life we find ourselves in, YOU, yourself, are your saviour.. Read, journal, practice self-development and try and accept the reality of the situations you are in, seek support and win
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@PaulFerris_Gla That world has stole a lot of young lives Paul and all we can do is keep trying to show the young ones it is not all it is made out to be and the dangers are outrageous when you hit a certain level. RIP to them both, lovely poem by the way..
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1 year
When I asked the wonderful Gabor Mate this question it took me some time to analyze his answer but all he is saying is; in these conditions all we have is agency over our own behavior, thoughts, mindset etc. Ultimately we set an example and hope people follow. Thanks Gabor.
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Twitter is a great platform for helping people grow and share opinions. I believe in our new podcast and the message it’s putting out. Some of the messages I have received are very touching. Please subscribe to And please repost this tweet #truth #live
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1 year
As we attend todays recovery walk at Greenock, let’s all remember all the good people who lost their battles with addiction #RecoveryMonth Remember where your focus flows your energy goes. We can do anything we want, only when our minds are in tune with it. #RecoveryIsPossible
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1 year
To heal as a society we must first empower ourselves and rid ourselves of our own personal resentments. If we don’t, this will spill into the way we relate with one another when it comes to topics like Israel and Palestine. I’ll say again if Ireland can do it so can they. #heal
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@anniemacmanus @anniemacmanus I think your an amazing artist, have always listened to your amazing way with dance music but you have a wonderful outlook on life. If you would ever fancy doing a podcast please get in touch and keep on making the world smile 😊.
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Don’t miss the up and coming session with @citizentommy Sheridan. Available at midnight. Tommy speaks his truth, an amazing interview and he does not hold back. The truth hurts, sometimes as a society we do not want to see what’s happening; the elites win if we do not unite 👊
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Social Sessions is a new Podcast that talks all things society. We have had an amazing start with the guests and have some amazing guests in the pipeline. If you want to be a part of Social Sessions get in touch. Please retweet.
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@Prison_Screw @Prison_Screw the prisons are by far the worst I have ever seen it. Loss of mind and psyche is what people are losing these days. I would respect the system more if they admitted they are warehousing prisoners. Instead they run with the logo ‘transforming lives’. 🤔 To what?
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Always remember that on social media, people only show you what they want you to see. Never think that people’s lives are what they post on social media. Most people in this day are struggling with something. Including myself. NEVER 👎 compare your life to social media.
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@AlanWattsDaily I agree very much with what you say Alan. I attended just today the annual recovery walk in Greenock and it’s a magical thing to see a group of people who have been largely demonized for parts of their lives, show a massive sense of community. Their sense of belonging is abundant
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Support innocent civilians in any conflict. You may sway to one side or another but when innocent civilians outweigh combatants in all wars, then maybe it’s time to find an alternative method of conflict resolution. Nelson Mandela, The Dalai Lama, Ghandi, Ireland, it is doable.
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@crimlawuk Well said Chris. If only more people in the Justice system could see what you see. Prison damages people beyond repair a lot of the time, some of them, young boys or girls who have done nothing but commit petty crimes as a trauma response to a lack of relations within their life.
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Watch the full Scott Forbes interview, The Shocking Truth about the Knife in Luke Mitchell's Case #youtubeshort ... via @YouTube @AuldM on Social Sessions.
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1 year
@Natalielogan79 @scottishprisons Top man out Robert. I’m so proud of you bro. You are an inspiration to us all and can’t speak highly enough of you. Brilliant to see.
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1 year
Who gets to decide what is a war crime? Better still who was the last person to be found guilty in a court of law on war crimes? When does killing innocent people and children amount to war crimes? Seems as though a few countries out there have Carte Blanche to me.
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@Natalielogan79 @Prev_Justice Cheers Natalie, your up next, looking forward to it, will be a cracker.. Sunday 1st of October on Social Sessions we put the world to rights.. thanks Natalie and Sisco for all the support
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Karyn McCluskey, Unlikely Transformations, How One Person Can Inspire Ma... via @YouTube
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@BasilcFaUlTy @YouTube @BasilcFaUlTy you have my attention. Social Sessions is all about opinions, if you have a list of credible questions I will try and get them asked and answered. I can assure you these podcast have cost me money, I have not made a £1 from any interviews. Thanks for your tweet.
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@Annemarieward @Annemarieward I am the same was a great podcast and I understand I need to get my kelvinside upto speed to lol. Thanks for coming on and don’t be a stranger Anne Marie. @Annemarieward amazing woman. @FAVORUK a wonderful organisation.
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@johnpilger @johnpilger we need real journalists like yourself back John. Some of your work I enjoyed watching many years back. These issues tend to stay the same, the media just recycle old stories and narratives and run with it. Get back making documentaries John 👍
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@amandaknox I think people don’t realize @amandaknox that legal systems are built for convictions and push a narrative that they are about Justice and fairness. However Justice and fairness are two different things and unfortunately you need fairness to have Justice and we don’t have it.
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@GaborMate979 conference at the Plaza Hotel in Glasgow. The best conference I have been too. Gives us hope that the world can heal 🌎. Gabor and his wife were ‘amazing’ ⭐️ to listen to. History will remember this work. #aces #trauma #heal
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@AlanWattsDaily I believe in life; acceptance is a huge part of self exploration that one must go on to find their true nature and the ego mixed with distorted societal norms makes it hard for us to understand why things do not go a certain way to the extent that people, build whole identities
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When you are exposed to years in prison, staff or con, you are desensitized to an extreme environment that steals some of your humanity whilst incarcerated. Do people realize the statistics of people who upon release, are released with PTSD? untreated; a recipe for disaster.
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@Cobratate @Cobratate don’t know how, an articulate and at times, genius guy talk so much shite. Your partner is your best friend and you should navigate the world together. Combating life’s conditioned way of thinking. Equality Andrew, sounds like a smoking looking AI would suit you!
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@SarahKSilverman @SarahKSilverman very well said. Proud of you. Keep it up Sarah.
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@RussellFindlay1 @RussellFindlay1 why not fly both flags in memory of all the innocent people that have died in this horrendous war. Tell me one ☝️ example in modern history of a just war that could not have been stopped before the use of EXTREME violence, Shocking waste of human life.
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1 year
I'm fundraising for Spirit Aid Limited. Check out my @JustGiving page and please donate if you can. Thank you! #JustGiving
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1 year
@crimlawuk @crimlawuk I think your progressive thinking in your field is very refreshing and even hopeful. Maybe you should try and rally round a few KCs with the same opinion and see what you could do. It’s people like you Chris who the system listens too. Well said again 👍
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@FAVORUK Was great to have you on @Annemarieward @FAVORUK wonderful woman with a wonderful story. Keep on shining and all the luck in the world with your future endeavors. #recovery #Trauma #hope
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@jamdamum @jamdamum sorry mate I don’t think we spoke of joint enterprise; was more of a general talk on the legal system. I am hoping to get someone on to talk specifically about joint enterprise.
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@benshapiro @benshapiro HAMAS have an estimated 30k fighters. Why does the vast majority of normal, law abiding citizens need to pay for their way of life. Stop reporting negative and downbeat stories, these people need to heal. If it means so much to you, go live in Gaza. Or let them heal
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Interview with James Docherty @Prev_Justice , has had some amazing feedback. Have had a few emails and texts about people with trauma and suicide in their families and said James podcast has really helped them understand some stuff that may not have been aware of. #inspiration
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"🌌 Addiction is a multifaceted constellation in the human experience, with roots as deep as the human psyche. Join us as we explore the complex terrain of addiction, shedding light on its shadows and seeking a path to recovery and empathy. #AddictionExploration #RecoveryJourney "
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@BumperGraham @BumperGraham cheers Graham will defo keep and eye out. Will have a look on football manager too lol. See if I can get a bargain lol.
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@ComJusScot @karynmccluskey @TheScotsman Social Sessions done an amazing podcast with @SeanToal12 and @Natalielogan79 , showing the flaws in the system, we need to admit failure and find strength in that admission and go onto build real, restorative, rehabilitative prisons, or own the fact its warehousing prisoners..
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@Gymviking1064 @Conservatives I don’t know how bad the prison system needs to get? You have brave governors and officers trying to tell the public, it’s a hate factory that churns out damaged people who are not getting any help. It’s a lie they sell the public, that there is rehab in prison. It’s shameful.
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@Michael82986852 This is a common theme in trials, non-disclosure can actually be used as a tactic against the defendant; meaning if the crown do not like what the evidence says they are not obliged to tell the defence. In Scotland we prefer just to destroy evidence before it can ever be heard ☹️
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This Sunday on Social Sessions - Miscarriage of Justices with Scott Jenkins, legal expert and head of aftercare at MOJO. #justice #law #Repost
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Sean Toal
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When we lose connection to ourselves through drugs, drink, trauma or mental health. We create an identity around the chosen root of escapism. To reconnect we need the correct support, relationships and advice to counteract our need to escape. Escapism doesn’t last, love does.
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I truly believe that acceptance is the first step in finding peace. Analyzing your situation or problem and nurturing it to a point where you accept reality as is; should never be understated. Anyone who has ever accepted a truly traumatic situation. Big Respect ✊ 💥 ☮️
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@aaronjmate @ChrisCoons Well done @aaronjmate you kept at him and didn’t give up and we seen that they still support the killing of innocent human beings. When children are massacred in their thousands there is no justification for it. None. Ever. Anyone who rationalizes the killing of children. 🤔
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@BumperGraham @andymclaren7 Cheers Graham, Andy’s story inspired so many people. Two of my friends in recovery now, both phoned and said it was his book that inspired their recovery #recoverymonth
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@TonyKnox15 @crimlawuk I think being a KC would suggest your qualified at some level Tony, no? It’s this type of thinking that’s needed l, if you seen the state of the judiciary, I’m sure you would agree. And @crimlawuk now your showing your age, did you win that boat on bullseye 🎯 😂. Shine on Chris!
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Tommy Sheridan, explosive interview this Sunday, we talk everything.. Do not miss it.. Repost The Disturbing Truth Behind the Israeli Occupation in Palestine #youtube ... via @YouTube #Palestine #lies #corrupt #politics
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@KHarveyProctor @seanbwparker @AlexChalkChelt @SuellaBraverman The whole thing about trying to bring in legislation to meet the expectations of the public, holds no real weight when it’s actually executed in the courts. The judges have far too much power in these matters. Judges are there to enforce the law not to bastardize it. Case law 🤢
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@Ostrov_A @jeremycorbyn @Ostrov_A I think he is condemning them in what he says. I think you just don’t want to see there are two sides. To understand, we must question our own beliefs and put them to the test. Why can’t you praise @jeremycorbyn for his bravery? Same question turned on it’s back 🤔
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@yermaw2204 @Natalielogan79 @Prev_Justice Thanks G, James is an expert in the field of trauma and i am really glad you got something from it, that is what it is all about, opinions matter!!
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@joshuamcclure @joshuamcclure surely it’s not about agreeing with hamas or whatever you see them as. I have no doubt Israel will be a country, same as any other with amazing people. Babies are dying on both sides. This needs to stop we need answers not choices. Zero tolerance for WAR Joshua.
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Bring your A game to the table. Never think your opinion matters less. If you ever feel down, depressed or like a victim. Some hard words. No one is pulling you out this one. Dream big and execute those dreams. You need to say you gave it a shot. Don’t give them one more day!
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Breaking the Cycle Empowering Children to Escape Slave Labor via @YouTube
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@NicolaB19220973 @Natalielogan79 Cheers Nikki. Some really good names in the pipeline. So hopefully it comes together. Your comments are always appreciated. ✌️ 👊 ❤️
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@TamMichaelL @citizentommy Aye coming soon cuz. I’ll keep you upto date. ❤️ cheers for repost.
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@NicolaB19220973 @Natalielogan79 Thanks Nikki for the comments. Appreciate it.
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@PaulFerris_Gla Done 15yrs in prison and I heard a lot of tales and a lot of rumors, never did I hear anything like that about you @PaulFerris_Gla just keep doing your thing. Don’t think anyone believes this bro. 😂 keep helping the youth and you always get haters.
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@RussellFindlay1 Wherever there is a class difference there will be poverty. Wherever there is poverty there will be drugs. Drugs and poverty are a toxic combination, an illusion of hope. Stop building 16bil pound war machines and look after society. It wouldn’t cost a fraction of that to dent it
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@PaulaMc007 @PaulaMc007 the heartache of this situation could never have been foreseen. Forgive yourself, for Oliver's sake, he would never want you to think of yourself like this Paula; easier said than done, I know. What advice would you give a friend in a similar tragedy? Very sad. ❤️‍🩹
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1 year
What do long term prisoners tend to do upon release? #innocent #prison #miscarriageofjustice #trauma
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1 year
We as a society are conditioned to talk about concepts like minimum wage etc. How about we talk about a maximum wage? Even if you capped it at £100mil, if you cannot live off that then there is something wrong. What’s the point of having $50bil in your bank account? Except greed.
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"🌱 Healing from trauma is like tending to a garden of resilience. With self-compassion as your water and self-love as your sunlight, you can cultivate a thriving future beyond the shadows of the past. 🌻💪 #TraumaRecovery #ResilienceBlossoms "
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@crimlawuk @crimlawuk there should be special prisons or at least halls within our system that, nurture and cares for pregnant prisoners. Studies are starting to show that the baby can experience vicarious trauma in the womb. This should be used as evidence to improve conditions for woman.
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@Prison_Screw I have a really close friend who has served 16yrs out of a two year OLR. It’s insane, and this is only because he failed drug tests for an opioid that he has now been prescribed after 16 years. The prison system is ready to snap and it’s not pretty to watch as a bystander.
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@crimlawuk It’s a joke, the prison system is at breaking point, literally, and this is their answer. Each government destroys the prison system a little more each election and then the next government inherits a broken system. What is the point in all this SHIT about prison reform then??
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@BumperGraham @BumperGraham who is the next big thing to come out of Spain Graham? Any exceptional players on the sidelines ready to come in and jostle with Mbappe and Haaland? 😉
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1 year
Watch Anne Marie Ward from Favor UK, @FAVORUK What happens under the current policy? #youtubeshorts #podcast #recovery ... via @YouTube Full podcast over on Social Sessions now.
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1 year
Amazing podcast with @FritziHorstman tonight. One of the world’s most compassionate souls. Looking forward to it getting aired, hopefully in a few weeks. Thanks fritzi for your time and wonderful message, you always bring such a positive message for hope and change.
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sean toal dvd part 2 new via @YouTube found these old videos on YouTube. Would like to thank everyone who supported me at that time.
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1 year
@RoddyQC The sheer injustice of all that is happening in Palestine, has been happening for years but can anyone tell me a logical way out of it?The US will never go against Israel, the media have their own narrative and if you say anything you get called a racist. What is the end product?
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1 year
Most people believe in karma, which in itself is a universal law. The way you conduct yourself will impact what happens to you in life. Mental karma is the same if we think positively, with a positive attitude these things tend to come into manifestation. Think positive and focus
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If you suffer from mental health problems, addiction,trauma etc. Or just interested in social issues. Join us on Social Sessions, we have received lots of messages of support and people stating they have learned priceless information. Thanks #repost
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Sean Toal
1 year
In the spirit of Gabor’s amazing conference we have released tomorrow’s episode with Natalie Logan a few hours early. Hope you enjoy. Like, hit and subscribe. Please repost. Thanks.
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The definition of murder in Scotland is one of two things in a court of law. Pre meditated or wicked recklessness. Does the bombings in #Gaza fit any of these descriptions? Ask yourself if you are on a jury would you believe the acts to be at least ‘wickedly reckless’? #hospital
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@jamesenglish0 @jamesenglish0 I have genuinely seen guys getting longer than that or there or there abouts for very small amounts of drugs, I was in prison with a guy who got 6year for two 50pound bags of heroin. Crazy sentencing. How did the judge even come up with that? well I can imagine 🤔
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@recovery_your Never shut up @recovery_your , you always have a good positive message about recovery. Always explain. Articulating recovery and all it’s complexities, gets people talking and opinions create seeds and seeds grow into strong roots. Always challenge the status quo, your great. 👍
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