Other Writing

Africa Is Losing Its Doctors: Inside the Workforce Crisis No One Wants to Address

An in‑depth analysis written by Dr. Ivan Edwards and published by Watchdog Uganda. The article examines the growing physician exodus across Africa, the systemic pressures driving clinicians abroad, and the long‑term consequences for healthcare systems on the continent.

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Sunday Beat | Don’t Be Afraid

Sometimes the mind tells us stories that are not true. It imagines disasters and awful events, paints shadows, and convinces us that fear is real.

But listen to Grandpa for a moment.

Excerpt:
Do not be afraid.
The challenges you face are temporary.
Think about what frightened you last month…
where is it now?
You are still here, aren’t you?
You are still standing, aren’t you?

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A portrayal of a woman who rises from rock bottom with a fierce determination to excel. Despite encountering rejection and loneliness, she finds her dance and song. The narrative encourages others to persevere, with the promise that they too can overcome.

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In brain health (and in life too), we should not let data define our identity.

Your function is what tells the truth. Listen to it.

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It is a lonely path. It can be and it usually is. And gravely misunderstood.

There are people out there who are different. In a good way, of course. They carry something inside them, something that ‘scares’ them a little. That something is different. That’s all there is to it. Plain and simple.

They know the world is not accepting of differences, though the people in it say they do. They know better.

So… they hide.

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You wanted to take that course,

but a single voice

pulled you away.

So, you stayed where you were,

and a whole year slipped quietly past.

You look around and see the same ground…

perhaps even lower than before.

What is stopping you?

Fear stands in the doorway—

fear of failure,

fear of judgment,

fear of disappointment.

The whispers of negativity,

the weight of self‑doubt.

But life is too short to live afraid,

too short to shrink yourself,

too short to bloom only halfway

or stop climbing when the path grows...

Honored to have been asked to contribute to Military Officer (Nov 2025) on the importance of stigma‑free mental health support for U.S. service members and their families.

Resilience, mindfulness, and open communication are not signs of weakness — they are acts of strength and commitment to duty and loved ones.

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Military Officer, Nov 2025

Mental Health Strategies

Lt. Col. (Dr.) Ivan Edwards

The article is part of the “Family Matters / Work‑Life” section and focuses on mental health strategies for military officers. It emphasizes that while officers are trained for endurance, crisis management, and high‑stakes decision‑making, they also face a hidden battle: maintaining mental resilience and work‑life balance outside of duty.

Key Points

• Constant pressure: Military officers operate under intense physical, mental, and emotional demands.
• Impact on families: Stress can spill into...

This piece is a soul-anchoring affirmation for those navigating grief, trauma, or emotional fatigue. It opens with a distilled truth—“Pain refines, but grace restores”—setting the tone for a journey through hardship toward healing.

Themes:

• Resilience: The poem honors the strength found in rising after being weighed down by the past.
• Healing: It reframes pain not as a destroyer, but as a sculptor of wisdom and grace.
• Hope: Each stanza builds toward a crescendo of empowerment, reminding the...

"Beyond the Fear: Embracing Comfort, Honoring Life", is a powerful and ethically charged reflection on the limits of aggressive medical intervention and the moral imperative to prioritize comfort in advanced illness.