Not Just Deep Breathing: Mindfulness Outside of Meditation
Mindfulness meditation is a common technique used for healing from trauma. But a lot of these practices, at least in the traditional sense, can present challenges for trans and nonbinary survivors of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking, or hate-fueled...
Three Trans-Affirming Children’s Books Teaching Bodily Autonomy and Boundaries
For many trans and nonbinary survivors, our first traumas were the disrespect, opposition, and even violence we met as children in our families when we attempted to tell them who we were. Thank goodness this has changed for many trans and nonbinary kids as more and...
Trans Day of Visibility: Uplifting Trans Joy
Spending my work days tuned into the anti-trans legislation that’s being passed in states across the US can be exhausting. It’s difficult to balance the need to be informed and keep up with the latest developments, while also not becoming consumed by negativity and...
Shining Light on an Invisible Struggle: Eating Disorders in the Trans Community
“My body image issues and my focus on my imperfections will never go away. They are so ingrained into my physique that it’s just a part of me now.” – Ryan Sallans. Ryan Sallans has been a vocal advocate for awareness around eating disorders in the trans...Find us on Facebook!
“Pride is community. All the pride that I have comes from the work I’ve done with others, uplifting others and being uplifted…” - Matías Anaya
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