Perhaps like many trans and nonbinary survivors who felt dysphoric and triggered in their younger bodies, I grew up hating my long mane of curly hair. One of the first things I did upon leaving the house that haunted me was shave it all off at 3AM with tasteless music...
As COVID drags on, many trans and nonbinary survivors may find our mindfulness and meditation practices growing stale or agitated, or even outright abandoned. It can be difficult to find ways to stay connected with our body and breath “in these uncertain times,”...
I never thought I’d write an article of praise for reality TV on a blog by and for trans and nonbinary survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence. In many ways, growing up with unequal access to TV taught me not to need it as a coping skill, and now many...
There will be various points in many trans and nonbinary survivors’ healing journeys when we become curious about exploring something new as a part of our reclaimed sexualities. This can be a daunting part of the healing process, so it’s no wonder why incredible...
There are as many ways of being trans and nonbinary as there are people who take on those identities. Each are splendid, resilient, and worthy of validation and welcome here at FORGE in our work with trans/genderqueer survivors and the people who support us. That...
