Tag: Social advocacy
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We SHOW Our Faces: Visibility, Art, and Resistance in a Time of Fear
As I returned to pouring hours into this book, the weight of these stories hit me again: stories shaped by survival, visibility, and deep resilience. In a week marked by fear and violence, I’m reflecting on why showing our faces, telling our stories, and making art still matter for gender-diverse communities.
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From Shame to Self-Love: A Gay Man’s Reflection on Gender and the Freedom of Queerness
Brian reflects on growing up gay in a religious Southern household, the complexities of gender identity, and finding empowerment through embracing queerness alongside being a cisgender man. His story explores how queerness, body image, and breaking gender norms quietly shaped his life, and why visibility and vulnerability still matter.
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Trans Joy in Action: Thea’s Journey, Advocacy, and the Power of Trans Community in Virginia
Thea’s journey in Virginia Beach shows how visibility and community can transform challenges into courage. Through the Calos Coalition’s initiatives such as the monthly Trans Family Dinners and Trans Wish List, she creates spaces of trans joy, direct support, and chosen family, reminding us that even in difficult times, we can lift each other up…
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Social Media Addiction and Burnout: My Complicated Relationship with the Digital World
Social media has helped me build queer community and share stories through this photo project, but it’s also left me feeling drained, censored, and worse – addicted. In this post, I reflect on the paradox of connection and burnout, living most of my life without television or social media, and explore healthier alternatives beyond Instagram,…
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Bloom Where You’re Planted: The Flower Daddy Cultivating Queer Joy in Appalachia
In a town with few protections for LGBTQ+ folks, florist and activist Jamie—aka The Flower Daddy—is helping queer Appalachia bloom with pride.