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Affordable Housing"
Michigan spends millions on homelessness—but the crisis grows. Where’s the money going? The truth about “affordable” housing, exposed.

Troy Rienstra
Apr 3, 2025


Trespasses and Trauma
What if the word trespasses in this prayer isn’t just a moral misstep, but a reflection of human harm and psychological trauma?

Troy Rienstra
Apr 2, 2025


Reimagining Incarceration
In a society focused on wellness, it's paradoxical that our correctional system remains entrenched in outdated punitive practices

Troy Rienstra
Mar 31, 2025


The School-to-Wellness Pipeline
What if schools prioritized mental health, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution with the same intensity applied to other subjects

Troy Rienstra
Mar 27, 2025


Turning Setbacks into Strength
Let’s talk about how adversity can become the fuel for your greatest transformation.

Troy Rienstra
Mar 24, 2025


The Reality of Aging Out of Foster Care
Every year, over 23,000 young adults in the United States age out of foster care without a plan or stable home.

Troy Rienstra
Mar 20, 2025


Struggles of Re-Entry
Navigating a world that has changed, evolved, and often, left you behind.

Troy Rienstra
Mar 17, 2025


PTSD + ME
Change doesn’t happen just because a person is locked away. Transformation requires a shift in mindset.

Troy Rienstra
Mar 13, 2025


Understanding First Responder Trauma
Police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and emergency medical professionals face unimaginable situations on a daily basis.

Troy Rienstra
Mar 10, 2025


Dangers of Leaving
If you’ve never been in an abusive relationship, it might be hard to understand why someone wouldn’t just leave.

Troy Rienstra
Mar 6, 2025


Addressing Youth Violence
If we want to stop youth violence, we have to stop treating it like an inevitable outcome

Troy Rienstra
Mar 3, 2025


Toxic Divorces
We are seeing an alarming rise in cases where children are used as pawns rather than protected

Troy Rienstra
Feb 27, 2025


Youth Emotional Health
Anxiety, depression, and isolation are hitting our youth at record-breaking levels.

Troy Rienstra
Feb 24, 2025


The Art of Therapy
Art therapy takes healing out of the grayscale and floods it with color, texture, and movement.

Troy Rienstra
Feb 20, 2025


Locked in Solidarity
Locked in Solidarity is about walking with them, believing in their potential, and proving that no one is beyond redemption.

Troy Rienstra
Feb 19, 2025


Loving Someone with PTSD
Loving someone with PTSD means understanding what they’re going through—not just in theory, but in real-life moments.

Troy Rienstra
Feb 17, 2025


Knowledge Is Power
I was kicked out of six prisons because I believed in the power of knowledge to grow, to heal, and to change.

Troy Rienstra
Dec 6, 2024


Who Am I? Exploring Identity
Who are you? Not your job title, not your relationship status, not your Instagram bio. Who are you?

Troy Rienstra
Dec 2, 2024


Mental Health and Masculinity
This post is going to explore mental health and masculinity. Because there’s a lot at stake.

Troy Rienstra
Nov 28, 2024


Back on the Journey
Since my diagnoses, I’ve learned a lot—not just about my body, but about my mind, my spirit, and how deeply connected they are.

Troy Rienstra
Nov 25, 2024
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