Going through a separation, divorce, or the ending of a long-term partnership can be one of the most challenging and confusing life transitions. You might move through the changes’ rhythm while navigating overwhelming emotions and decision-making. You don’t have to go through this on your own. We can connect in our shared experience to address […]
Gender
Trans Kids Matter (and their parents, too!)
I am not going to lie: Trans Kids Matter. On February 18th, in the middle of early voting for the Texas primary elections, Attorney General Ken Paxton released a non-binding opinion grossly mischaracterizing medically necessary, best-practice healthcare for transgender children as child abuse. Shortly after, Governor Abbott sent a letter to the Department of Family […]
Transgender Awareness Week & Day of Remembrance
Transgender Awareness Week starts November 13th and includes the Transgender Day of Remembrance, recognized on November 20th to honor the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. For more information on how you can honor and show your support, check out GLAAD, The National Center for Transgender Equality, […]
At the end of IMPROVE is Encouragement
Today we have made it to the last letter of the IMPROVE acronym, E for encouragement. Encouragement is being a cheerleader for yourself. You remind yourself that you have faced tough challenges and hard times before, and you can do so again. Give yourself specific examples of when you have overcome obstacles or made it […]
Should bathrooms be segregated?
The bathroom debate will be discussed at the Capitol on Tuesday. There are many socio political and historical forces that feed into this issue. Deconstructing the socio-historical narratives might help shed light in these challenging discussions towards creating conversations for more inclusive rights for all.