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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
You might be wondering, “What does monkeypox have to do with trans survivors?” Possibly a lot! In addition to Monkeypox being a public health crisis, some trans community members might be at higher risk for contracting the disease. Trans survivors may have additional...
