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As a woman, I spent most of my life hearing unsolicited comments about my looks. At some point, the comments started following a pattern: my skin was too pale, my
5 Tips for Handling Religious Trauma This Holiday Season
It’s the holiday season, and this part of the year is difficult for many LGBTQ+ people who suffer from religious trauma. According to the Global Centre for Religious Research, religious
An Open Letter to My Younger LGBTQ+ Family
Dear younger LGBTQ+ family members, I woke up the day after the election like many others—shocked, outraged and deeply saddened. The last thing I wanted was platitudes. People telling me,
I’m Encouraging Other Masc Presenting People to Paint Their Nails—Here’s Why
Expressing yourself takes form in many ways. As a masculine presenting person, societal norms limit how we can express ourselves without question. But, why should you care what anyone else