I discuss how oppression can be traumatising and how we can heal that trauma to stay engaged in activist work.

I explain why attending therapy can be triggering and offer some strategies to help.

I describe what academic trauma is and the need for more support for those who have experienced it.

Here is a list of books that answer common questions, give advice on how to thrive, are affirming, and centre trans and nonbinary voices.

Here are some things you can do to try and prevent an abuser from contacting you during the holiday season - and all year round.

I reflect on a recent therapeutic experience of not being believed and the impact of gender 'norms' when working with survivors of abuse.

A blog post about Woodstock '99, nu-metal, misogyny, sexual abuse, KoRn's infamous song 'Daddy', and how heavy metal can be healing.

I define Institutional Trauma and respond to the lack of engagement with feminist psychology regarding the concept.

I talk about being apart from family on the holidays and the importance of chosen family for queer folks.

I reflect on my own experiences of being a survivor of sexual abuse and my career in psychology in a new book chapter.

In this post I talk about the role silence plays in abuse, from the silent treatment to silent bystanders.

On the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biophobia, I reflect on my own coming out experiences and silence.

I reflect on the impact COVID-19 can have on abuse survivors, such as isolation and triggering experiences like panic buying.

A reflection on different kinds of spaces in cities where trauma survivors can go when feeling overwhelmed.

I respond to those 'copy and paste' posts about su*cide prevention and offer alternatives for helping survivors of abuse.

I talk about some of the ways we can heal trauma for when talking therapy isn't enough.