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In Power of Story

Storytelling as Nourishment and a Play Space

By Ashton Rose

Telling stories is about far more than the sharing of words from one soul to another. How can we embrace the innate powers of storytelling and make it another tool for nourishing ourselves? Let’s take a look. 

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May 15, 2025
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In Flourishing in the Margins

From Surviving to Flourishing: New Hub Pages

By Rachel Gold

But we don’t want to just be here—we want to connect, protect, enjoy, appreciate. We want to move beyond survival and start to flourish. If it feels good to you, add a piece of queer/trans culture to your day today.

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March 20, 2025
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In Flourishing in the Margins

Different Changemaking Paths for LGBTQ+ Activists (and Their Allies)

By Rachel Gold

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. 

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February 21, 2025
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In Flourishing in the Margins

I Know It’s Scary: Surviving as an LGBTQ+ Student

By Ashton Rose

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. 

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February 14, 2025
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In Monthly Newsletter

Jan. 2025 Newsletter: What I’ve Been Up To

By Rachel Gold

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! 

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January 30, 2025
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In Embodied Neurodivergence, Flourishing in the Margins

10 Thoughts on Creating Safe Space at Home

By Rachel Gold

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.

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December 10, 2024
In Embodied Neurodivergence

Neurodivergence Without Shame, Part 2: Honoring Your Bodymind

By Ashton Rose

Join us for a conversation about the differences between what’s expected versus what’s interesting, and ways that we get ourselves to do the expected things. We highlight medical appointments, routines, and the important fact that no two brains work the same, ending with how to listen to, honor, and care for your bodymind.  

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September 4, 2024

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