More and more, American communities have been under fire in the White House, social media, the news, and on an interpersonal level. The Blitz-style attacks used by many (most prominently the Trump administration) are scary, but not as effective as they’d like you to believe. Here are some reasons to have hope.
There is no one right way to survive. That’s the biggest message I want you to get from reading this. As long as you aren’t harming others, you’re good in my book. You’ll do what it takes to keep yourself safe. Surviving as an LGBTQ+ person in America is damn hard right now. Don’t make it harder by shaming yourself.
Sabel and I have had ample opportunities to use her new support harness during the icy days of January. The harness allows me to support her hips or her whole body when she’s on slippery surfaces or needs to use stairs or a ramp. We found a great vet who specializes in dog PT and we’re both learning a lot!
The last few months have been rough for the LGTBQ2SIA+ community in the US (I say in a tone of dramatic understatement). As a storyteller, I’m aware of the stories we’re telling ourselves about recent changes— and how they impact our ability to thrive and achieve the changes we want.
December has been a good month for reading in my household. It keeps me away from the news and gives me some great life ideas. And as I continue to think about mental health post-election, I wanted to contribute something to queer and neurodivergent sanity.
We talk about masking vs. performance in the classroom, and what that looks like for each of us. We share tips and insights into how we build classroom spaces that are welcoming to all students’ needs. Lastly, we provide closing thoughts on this series of posts.
I’ve been thinking about what I have to contribute to queer and neurodivergent sanity post-election, when I came across this post, so here’s my list of things that could help you feel safety, meaning, and wonder in your home, starting with physical things.
Welcome to my first monthly newsletter. Each month, I'll try to share what I've been up to, what things I've published that month, and any exciting news, if there's any to be shared. With both Ashton and I getting sick this month, things have been a bit slower than usual, but we've still managed a few exciting projects.
Perhaps you’ve read me before and want to jump back in, but don’t know where to start. Whether you’re looking to give a gift to a LGBTQIA+ loved one or simply want to gift yourself something, this post should help you decide which book/s would be perfect for your situation.
We discuss what masking feels like for both of us, as well as the various ways meltdowns/shutdowns can show up for folks. We offer personal insights, experiences, and reflections for better understanding these topics.