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Light Years from the Side of the Freeway – Part 2

Light Years from the Side of the Freeway – Part 2

For a period of time, life was finally looking up. Patrick was living with his grandmother, a kind matriarch who worked hard to ensure her grandson always had what he needed. Patrick thought life could not have been any sweeter until he met another woman who also...
A Traumatic Event – Part 4

A Traumatic Event – Part 4

I recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a BA in psychology. It took me twelve years to get a four-year degree. The journey was not easy—it took a lot of practice, commitment, and resiliency. Being the first in my lineage to graduate high school...
Light Years from the Side of the Freeway – Part 1

Light Years from the Side of the Freeway – Part 1

Part I: A Battle from Birth  For some people, realizing the American Dream is a lofty goal worth pursuing. For others, the American Dream is simply a fight for survival. Patrick Ma has fought and won an inspiring fight for his American dream. Patrick’s story may not...
Light Years from the Side of the Freeway – Part 3

Light Years from the Side of the Freeway – Part 3

Extended families provide critical support. In this podcast, Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, joins Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Patrick Ma, MHS, PA-C, to discuss how his extended family network helped him access therapy. This podcast...
Light Years from the Side of the Freeway – Part 2

Light Years from the Side of the Freeway – Part 2

Feeling unloved decreases our sense of self-worth. Listen in to this podcast as Brother Be Well Host and Content Director, Michael P Coleman, talks to Brother Be Well Clinical Advisor, Patrick Ma, MHS, PA-C, on how his family’s emotional distance clouded his...

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