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Trans Resilience: Finding Strength and Solidarity in Troubling Times

Strengthening Trans Resilience in Uncertain Times As a trans psychotherapist living and working on the unceded lands of the Coast Salish Peoples in Western Canada, I’ve borne witness to countless stories of strength and struggle within our trans+ community. Trans resilience is crucial in times like these, as systemic oppression...
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Political Grief and Trans+ Resistance: Navigating Loss, Fear, and a Sliver of Hope During Political Retrogression

Introduction: Political Grief and the Struggle for Trans+ Rights For many trans+ individuals, political grief is not just a concept—it’s a lived experience shaped by years of watching LGBTQ+ rights and protections ebb and flow with the political tides. Recent election outcomes in the United States have added an intense...
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Refuge and Resistance: Trans+ Community Building during Growing North American Hostilities

Introduction: Seeking Safe Harbour in Tumultuous Times In a world where our safety feels ever-shifting, trans+ individuals have sought refuge, often envisioning Canada as a safe harbour amidst rising tides of hostility. We hoped for a place to live openly, to transition with dignity, and to build lives in peace....
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Where Trans Protections are Being Strengthened: A Look at the Positive Side of Trans Rights in America

In recent years, the rights of transgender individuals in the United States have come under attack, with an unprecedented wave of legislation seeking to limit their rights and freedoms. However, despite the surge of restrictions on trans rights in some states, there has also been a clear growth in protective...
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