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Queer Joy

Queer Joy

The first time I heard the term Queer Joy, I thought, What a bunch of hooey. My reaction came from the belief that joy was impossible in the face of the fascism we were witnessing. Worse, it felt like a distraction from the fight that needed to happen if we were going...

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Laugh…Even When You Don’t Want To

Laugh…Even When You Don’t Want To

How many times has your therapist encouraged you to create an affirmation, a mantra, or a personal statement to bring balance to your self-talk? Something like, "I am a patient and prosperous person who meets all challenges with positivity and joy." And the first...

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Stories That Matter

Stories That Matter

As I write this, I am six days away from turning 59. This birthday feels surprisingly significant. Over the past few years, I have changed in ways I never imagined possible. My body requires more care than ever to stay healthy and moving, and yet I feel more connected to myself than I have in a long time.

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The Audacity of Springtime

The Audacity of Springtime

It’s almost spring. The days are getting longer and warmer. The sun is sometimes shining. Even though the rain continues to fall…that’s the thing, right there…The sun is sometimes shining…while the rain persists. How unfair that spring comes every year, no matter what...

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Giving and Taking of Warmth

Giving and Taking of Warmth

Every day, I learn more about human interactions, attachment, and relationships. Recently, while scrolling through my podcast feed, I came across the term kleptothermy. I had never seen this word before, and it immediately caught my attention. I love language and...

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