Since my last writing about the very personal and intimate sting of the news cycle, which revealed proposals to redefine sex and gender in a way that would roll back years of diligent work and progress that brought awareness to the true nature of gender, I’ve though more about how we take care of ourselves and our community and all the ways we can do more. As we begin Transgender Awareness Month, we’ll have many opportunities to gather in support and solidarity with transgender individuals. Many of us will attend a vigil to honor the Transgender Day of Remembrance. We […]
Amid Anger, Sadness, and Fear
The news cycle has been full of troubling and confusing news for the LGBTQ community this past week. Like many of you, I’ve been reading lots of articles, thought leadership and activism reacting to what appears to be information “leaked” out of the federal government threatening changes in the definitions of a person’s gender as solely determined by their sex at birth. I’ve had moments of anger and sadness, and fear. Through it all, what’s remained top of mind for me as the Director of the LGBT Health Resource Center (LHRC) at Chase Brexton is this: We provide welcoming and […]