I do my clever best to curate this channel to function as an Integration of Gaming and Mental Health content. We chat a lot!
We're big fans of Retro and evidence based practices.
You may call me Hogue, or Cable. How do pronounce "Hogue" - well, it rhymes with Rogue or Vogue. ^_^
What are Hogue's pronouns? - He/Him/His
I tend to love the quirky indie games, that sometimes are more quietly celebrated. I love JRPGs, Roguelikes, Platformers, puzzlers, some some FPS.
I've worked in Mental Healthcare for over a decade and have the good fortune of loving what I do. I'm an advocate for mental health services, psychoeducation which serves to reduce the stigma associated with living with mental health needs, and ultimately want to foster an inclusive space for everyone.
Disclaimer: All content is for entertainment purposes only.
Please be mindful of content consideration prior to sharing anything that may be considered distressing for others.
If experiencing a mental health crisis please know that you aren't alone and help is available. In the US dial 988 or Text HOME to 741741. In the UK Call 116 123 or Text "SHOUT" to 85258.
We have the cutest, most creative, funny and supportive chat on this platform.
Here's how we keep it that way.
Our Social Contract: We are respectful to/of everyone's individual needs.
This is intended to be an inclusive space, where we respect one another's boundaries (in all forms), celebrate one another's you-ness, spark joy in abundance, laugh, and play video games.
I believe that everyone has a right to safety and security.
If anyone has a part of themselves come-up which compromises the safety of others - they/you will be promptly escorted out.
The Mental Health tag does not indicate the freedom to trauma or emotionally dump. We do want you to feel safe sharing. We thank you for finding this space safe to occupy, but please be aware it is not fair to chat or the streamer to expect Twitch to be a conducive medium for closing wounds.
Plainly Stated:
1.) Don't be a jerk. Bigotry will not be tolerated.
2.) Let's try to add some comedy to this drama of life.
3.) Lift each other up (Many hands make the load lighter)
4.) Validate someone's experience if they share it ("It could be worse"...is not helpful. "That sounds really hard"...is.)
5.) For our collective Mental Health - Discussing social issues and related politics is very okay with me but please read-the-room beforehand.
6.) No self-promotion or backseating unless I have encouraged it.
7.) If I'm fortunate enough to be raided, don't comment on the amount (everyone carries different traffic)
8.) If you feel comfortable sharing most anything (with respect to our rules) consider this your invitation for a place at the table. I hope to learn from you as well.
9.) Read the Room. Read the Room. Read the room.
With that in mind -
Continue? 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 . . .
Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues afternoons/evenings (US - Central) is the current swing of things.
AKA - Texas Tea Time.
Any other streams will be surprises at no additional charge. ^_^ Sometimes, cancellations will occur, as we know "Life Happens". Doubly so when working in healthcare.
Special Announcements to be made at The Hoguestead on Discord or Twitter.
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Music in the playlist primary came from supporting KHInsider and Zophar
All other sounds arrive courtesy of -
