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...
The Complexities of Awareness: Coping with SAAM
It’s April, which means it is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). I know how important SAAM is to our work to prevent and respond to violence. There is also a part of me that dreads this and so many awareness months and days throughout the year. Every year there is...
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 community,...
Getting There Safely: Tips for Riding with Uber
Last week, I attended a webinar on rideshare safety for survivors of violence, hosted by NNEDV and Uber. Rideshare services like Uber or Lyft can be important resources for folks who need to access transportation, but may feel uncomfortable or unsafe using public...
Reflection and dysregulation
Reflection and dysregulation Joseph Kindred, MS, MFT Reflection is too dysregulating for them. Healthy reflection requires already-in-place resiliency. The moment we reflect on something painful or difficult, if we are to stay regulated, we are drawing on a set of...