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What Queers Need To Know About Eating Disorders

Despite finishing a Master’s in Psychology — in queer healthcare access, no less — I didn’t realize I had a serious eating disorder until afterward.

Summer Tao —

Jan 23, 2024

mental health

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health

Here’s a Step-By-Step Guide on How to Find a Therapist

We’ve all been in a place where we know we should see a therapist, but the idea of even taking the steps from “yeah I should probably see someone someday”…

Em Win —

Dec 26, 2023

mental health

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F*ck It All Fall

Let’s do it, queers. Let’s embrace our seasonal chaotic energy and manifest it into long-term, healthy decisions!

Em Win —

Oct 16, 2023

mental health

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Sad in a Prettier Place

A big reason for my move was the fact that I’m immune compromised. Instagram’s creepy algorithm delivered me an image, “moving won’t solve your problems, you’ll just be sad in…

Katie —

Jul 19, 2023

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Simple Anxiety Hacks for Dealing With Crowds

Whether you’re at a party, a protest, or another crowded event, try these mindfulness and grounding exercises to mitigate stress and anxiety.

Em Win —

Jul 7, 2023

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Two images of the author, Aisha — a brown, tattooed person with short, blue hair that's parted down the middle — appear side by side. On the left, Aisha wears a pink medical gown, a white N95 mask, white socks, and black sneakers with teal laces. They lean against a table in a doctor's office. On the right, Aisha wears a blue medical gown while sitting in a chair in a hospital. They look down at their chest and hold it in their hands.

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Top Surgery, Magnolia Trees, and the Trans Art of Letting Go

What’s transness if not a long lesson in choosing which beautiful things are meant for you?

Aisha Mirza —

May 29, 2023

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life

You Need Help: How To Stay Sober

Do y’all have any podcasts or books or anything you’d recommend for someone who hasn’t been sober since they were thirteen?

danijanae —

May 2, 2023

mental health

health

Autism Is Not a Trend, but There Are Problems With How It’s Discussed Online

Health conditions and disabilities are more than how many views a 20-second clip gets or the number of comments under a post. It’s real-life shit that can affect the core…

Lily Alvarado —

Apr 29, 2023

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Ranking The National Songs by How Much I’ve Cried to Them

Trying to get sober was like pulling teeth.

danijanae —

Apr 17, 2023

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Ask Your Friendly Neighbourhood Lesbrarian

The books Spectrums, An Unkindess of Ghosts, Neuroqueer Heresies, and How To Be Autistic

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Eight Books Across Genres on Queer Autistic Experiences

This list of queer and/or trans focused books about autism are mostly nonfiction, but I’ve also included a few novels by queer autistic authors featuring queer autistic characters, including science…

Casey —

Feb 16, 2023

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