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In Flourishing in the Margins

For LGBTQ+ People, It Has Been Worse. Here’s How We Persevere

By Rachel Gold

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. 

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January 24, 2025
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In Monthly Newsletter

Dec. 2024 Newsletter: What I’ve Been Up To

By Rachel Gold

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.

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December 26, 2024
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In Power of Story, Queer and Trans Literature

LGBTQIA+ Reading & Gift Guide: Where to Start With My Novels

By Rachel Gold

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. 

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November 27, 2024
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In Flourishing in the Margins, Power of Story

How Video Games Help Me Explore My LGBTQ+ Identity

By Ashton Rose

By the time I played Skyrim for the first time, I was out and proud as gay and nonbinary. I was starting to become discontented with the label of “gay,” and figuring out how to shift to “queer.” How did video games help me explore, discover, and understand my queer and nonbinary identities?

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September 25, 2024
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