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...
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...
Calling 988: When “Active Rescue” may mean “Active Harm”
Content: Discussion of suicide, depression, police involvement in responding to crisis. Trans and non-binary folks, and especially trans survivors of violence, often experience high levels of depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress, and other mental health...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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![“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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