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Posted: October 21, 2020
These words are wise and cliché and true. But learning to let go of our desire to be understood is hard. Especially when our hurt separates us from our families and their understanding. Maybe that hurt is due to growing up in a chaotic, neglectful,…
Posted: October 19, 2020
National Spirit Day is a celebration that was started in 2010 by Brittany McMillan who wanted to take a stand against bullying and increase awareness for the issues faced by LGBTQIA+ youth. You may wonder why it matters or what the big deal is, but…
Posted: October 14, 2020
October 11 each year is National Coming Out Day. This is a day to raise awareness of issues faced by individuals within the LGBTQIA+ communities and to raise awareness that homophobia and transphobia and all the phobias thrive in silence. National Coming Out Day was…
Posted: October 2, 2020
Being homesick for a home that never existed is a theme that comes up a lot with my clients who have attachment trauma. It is a longing for parents who could have loved them and been attuned to them in the way that they needed.…
Posted: September 30, 2020
This week I am attending the annual EMDR conference in a virtual format. Although I miss the chance to connect in real life with others who share my passion, I am always excited to learn more and hone my skills. I am very happy that…
Posted: September 23, 2020
This is a day that is meant to bring visibility to the bisexual community who are too often lost in the discussion of LGBTQIA+ issues. Bisexual still face discrimination and bias from both the heterosexual and the homosexual communities. According to the CDC approximately 0.8-1.75%…