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Welcoming Anger: How to Embrace Uncomfortable Feelings to Promote Healing and Change

Posted on July 9, 2020

When dating someone new, I always tell them that I don’t “do” anger. I’ve had unwarranted anger wielded against me before and I know how lasting those marks can be. Anger is unpredictable, unfair, and terrifying. I can’t handle another person’s abuse, another relationship spent walking on eggshells and fearing rage.…

On Being in Your Body: Queer Self-Love as a Radical Act

Posted on May 9, 2018

A photo of On Being in Your Body creators.

I first heard about On Being in Your Body (OBIYB) while I was working with a client of mine who identifies as a gender non-conforming queer. We were talking about our positive experiences and connections via Instagram and she couldn’t stop singing the praises of this project to help womxn, queer, and non-binary humans to reclaim their bodies through art, writing, and human connection.…

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Welcoming Anger: How to Embrace Uncomfortable Feelings to Promote Healing and Change

On Being in Your Body: Queer Self-Love as a Radical Act

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