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Dear trans youth:
I am sorry.
I am so sorry you are facing more and more hatred nationally, which I'm sure is emboldening the transphobes in your life to express more and more hatred personally. I'm so sorry your right to safely exist is seen as "controversial" in so many places. I'm so sorry laws are being passed that serve no other purpose than to harm you.
I've always been cis, so I can only imagine how it must feel to have your life mocked and dismissed and so often threatened, targeted as a talking-point by bigots who promote violence against you because it "polls well". 
I'm horrified by the literal, this-is-not-a-joke, actual goddamn genocide already gaining steam in the Northern Hemisphere's taint-stain I mean South, the US South. I hate that I am watching human rights get rolled back with every election cycle. I am more ashamed of my country every day.
As a Californian I feel like I can't do much politically, except vote and sign petitions and write long emails to various representatives (find yours here), but I can at least tell you about some resources I know of:
The Office of Transgender Initiative is a San Francisco-based national resource with just, like, pretty much everything. And if they don’t have it, they’ll know where to get it.
This Texas-based nonprofit has counseling and crises guidance.
This Atlanta-based youth group has a crisis hotline, as well as a bunch of other hotlines.
This Maine-based advocacy group can hook you up with everything from literature to social events to legal advice.
This advocacy group has tons of information and counselors, with FAQs for many relevant topics including surgery prep.
This online support group discusses the ins and outs of medical transitioning.
This discord server has several LGBTQIA+ groups.
This risk assessment map can predict just how bad your state might get in the next two years.
This nonprofit can help you find safe housing, free food, legal council, and even a job.
This organization can help you if you’re about to be homeless.
This hotline can help you find a safe place to sleep tonight.
These folks, and these folks, and these folks, can give you free legal advice, including help with emancipating from your parents if you're a minor.
These folks, and these folks, and these folks, can also give you free legal advice, including help with seeking asylum or refugee status.
This Lifeline is a wealth of suicide prevention resources.
And every word in this sentence links to an online support group.
I wish I could do more. I wish there were more resources out there for you. (And if you know of any more, please reblog with them!) I wish we lived in a better world.
I am so sorry you have to face all this, but please, please remember that you are not facing it alone. You have allies.
We see you.
We are fighting for you.
Please don't give up hope.
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firedancewithme · 5 days
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lesbians with abandonment issues and a tendency to codependency, dissociation etc, we need a support group and i am oh so serious. please dm me if you want to join, we'll do our best to listen to each other and share tips and resources ! love you all <3
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monkeymeghan · 3 months
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Sorry I've been MIA. Life has had some pretty good highs and some really horrible lows recently. Christmas was great, but a few days later my mom went back into the hospital. After spending a day in the ER she was transferred back down to Philadelphia. She has a bad exacerbation of her CHF and it's not looking great. It's already gotten to the point where being the primary caregiver for both mom and dad has gotten to be too much, but now there's no way I'd be able to take care of her post-discharge, whenever that may be. Thankfully I have an amazing brother and SIL who are here for me and we are all going to do this together. My SIL drove me and dad down to Philly today to visit with mom. It took about an hour to get there. It was so nice to be able to see mom, not on facetime, but in person, and be able to hold her hand, talk to her, give her a hug and a kiss. But it was so fucking hard to see her like that. I don't know how long she will be in the hospital, but it's going to be a long stay. In the meantime, once the social workers reach out this week, we will all have to work together to figure out what type of facility is best suited for mom's needs, is close to home, and can safely provide all the care she needs. It kills me knowing that mom won't come back home. Just sitting here writing this, sitting in the living room where I usually am watching TV with mom at this hour, being here alone is hard. I'm crying just thinking about it. I hate this. I hate all of this. Coincidentally enough, the weekly email from church last week included a flyer about an anticipatory grief support group that another place nearby will be hosting. I signed up for it, its virtual, for 8 weeks, and starts February 1. I'm glad, because I don't know how to do this. I'm so scared.
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schizopositivity · 4 months
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I used to participate in a group therapy for people with psychoses and schizophrenia (I'm schizophrenic and autistic). Before the first appointment I was terrified, but I can safely say that attending that therapy is one of the best things I could do for my mental health. It was amazing to meet people who understood me, because they had similar experiences.
Just wanted to share a bit of positivity. <3
Oh yay!! I'm so happy for you, that sounds like such an incredible experience!! (I'm also a little jealous because I don't have anything like that in my area)
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dromaeocore · 4 months
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I'd like to talk about Alternatives to Suicide (Alt2Su), a support group that's run by folks who have lived experience of suicidal ideation, attempts, etc. It takes a very non-coercive approach, so you can talk about what's been going on with you without fear of being involuntarily hospitalized or judged or treated like you're subhuman.
IMO, as someone who has been struggling with suicidal ideation in some form or another for most of my life, this is an ACTUALLY preventative approach. It meets people where they are and uses non-clinical language. People need the ability to engage with support on their own terms and in their own way. I haven't had the chance to go to a group but god do I want to at some point!
I have a database of US Alt2Su groups here on Reddit: (Curently there's only 8 states, but it seems to be growing!)
If you're interested in training to be a faciliator...
There's a training in Indiana in late February if anyone's interested. It's like 20 bucks.
Wildflower Alliance also has a facilitator training in MA coming up. Their training offers sliding scale rates from $150-350 depending on income/needs.
Unfortunately, I can't find any online or free trainings coming up at the moment, but feel free to add onto this post if you know of any!
Here's a document with more information about Alt2Su for anyone who's interested. 💚
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softandwildx · 4 months
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Just because it became relevant in my group tonight and I'm curious how others feel-
Feel free to include your gender, orientation, agab, or anything that you feel pertains to your answer!
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moonhedgegarden · 6 months
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A 7 day journey of (self) love! Are you ready?
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tinyshe · 9 months
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+     This picture of the Sacred Heart of Jesus was painted by one of the Carmelite nuns of Danvers, Massachusetts USA
blogspot Last Acts, This blog is for those who pray for the suicidal, for those who have committed suicide, and for their families. Lifeline Against Suicide Team L.A.S.T.
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littlesolo · 3 months
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Different Support Groups
Getting invested in different Support Groups... Thought I'd share.
How to be Eaten by Maria Adelmann
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The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix
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Also got a few about haunted houses. Might make that a post....
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Please join us for our virtual support group on January 6th, 2024. Click here to register!
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blackremoteshe · 2 months
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Finding and nurturing safe and affirming spaces helps to keep us grounded and comforted in knowing we are not alone.
There are a variety of virtual, free, and gender-affirming support groups included in the Black Remote She resource hub to offer support to our community.
If you’ve felt hesitant to tap into your support systems or an urge to feel supported in some way, I hope these groups serve as gentle reminders that you are deserving of support, love, and care. Always.
Learn about upcoming sessions and view the full list below 👇🏽
https://www.blackremoteshe.com/resource-hub/gender-affirming-support-groups
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violetmadder · 8 months
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Okay, so: Peer Support is a thing.
It's not widely known, and it's IMPORTANT,
A Peer Support Specialist reaches across, not down. Non-hierarchical-- that's literally a requirement spelled out in the job description.
We close the liminal space between "patient" and "well person". We bridge the gap between the person receiving care and their therapist/doctor etc. We're the people you want knocking on the door when you're having a major personal crisis-- you know, instead of the people with guns. We've lived through our own crises/trauma/illness/addiction/etc, and we know how it actually feels.
This isn't just some cute hand-holding role. It's a crucial part of a larger movement to integrate and humanize-- frankly, to TRANSFORM-- healthcare. That's the agenda, straight up. And I even get to fucking SAY THAT out loud.
And how do we enact this subversive scheme? By using empathy to relate to people, while helping empower them to determine and work on their OWN damn recovery goals, without judging.
Trying to "fix" people leads to burnout. Coercion and punishment have diminishing returns-- you can't force anybody to get better by kicking them when they're already down. Stigma has done massive damage. So we slow down, give an actual shit, and walk WITH people while they learn to fish, instead of beating fish over their heads, get it?
How's that for revolutionary.
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Chie shows Kanji a secret project of hers.
Later, Kanji tells Hisano about some research he did.
Lastly, the two aforementioned teens are given great news.
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monathedefiant · 4 months
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Hi! I heard on twitter you were creating an online space for pro-palestinian people during all this shit. Please let me know when the discord is up. I desperately am searching for something like this.
yep that's me! i'll post updates and eventually drop the link on my blog. so follow for more info 😁
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couldunot · 4 months
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If you are interested in a Whatsapp BPD group, then text me and I will add you to the group I am just starting now. Let's be there for each other. 🤍
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imalsorettish · 4 months
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I started attending ACA meetings and Im noticing that my emotional perception of my friendships is kinda sufferring. im assuming its because im actually dealing with my feelings instead of reasoning around them or reminding myself that my feelings dont reflect reality all the time so i could allow myself to avoid it and carry on, but its not an option anymore and even if it was i wouldnt choose it. Is this normal? Does it just hurt cuz im getting better? Does this happen to other ppl too?
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