Trans and LGBTQIA+

  I want each and every one of you out there to be proud of who you are. I know how hard that can be living in the society that we do. It’s hard for most of us, but much more so depending on the…

    There are many umbrella terms when we discuss gender identity, just as there are many terms for each individual’s gendered identity. Gender diverse is the umbrella term that I like to use because it’s a nod to the diversity and range of identities…

As we enter another PRIDE month, I think a few things are always worthy of being talked about each year. Supporting LGBTQIA+ people and communities is important year round. ALWAYS! Don’t fall for the rainbow-washing that will pop up everywhere. What is rainbow washing you…

This year has seen a slew of anti-trans bills targeting trans women in sports. These bills are transphobic, unnecessary and cruel. These bills are also sexist. In our society we have been conditioned to associate strength and testosterone with men, although women, non-binary and intersex…

When thinking of whether or not something is appropriate to say, I find that the first three questions can be a useful guide: Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary? Not all difficult feedback or conversations will meet all three criteria, sometimes it…

Little kids are sponges and because of their (developmentally appropriate) immaturity and dependency, they believe that everything what their care givers’ say about them and teach them about themselves. This means that if they are bombarded with message about how they are unwanted, unloved, or…