taking care of ourselves within our current system of exploitation leaves our bodies absolutely wrecked. i understand that fitting regular self-care into our routines can be daunting & exhausting. instead of finding new time slots, combine your low-key activities with small additions to connect with your physical being. within you will find tools that i utilize as a practitioner to take care of my body!

portland has a wonderful community of queer, trans & gender-expansive providers! these providers are here to support your mental, physical & emotional journey as we navigate the unending instability around us. finding a provider is much like starting any new relationship - you have to check the vibe to make sure it is right for your needs! if the provider you are receiving care from is not meeting your needs i encourage you to end the relationship & find a more suitable practitioner.

im always thinking about my death & that of my community. in the last couple of years i have taken the time to document & explain my death plan to my loved ones, so that when i leave this plain of existence my wishes & needs are clear in the eyes of my community & the ‘government’. below you will find resources to empower queers to prepare their death care documents to protect ourselves & our chosen families when we journey to the next dimension.

the current medical system continues to erase & oppress queer, trans & gender-expansive humans across the united states. it is so important that we take every step we can to protect ourselves through the minimal legal protections we have. in this note, you will find a variety of legal resources & documents from gender-affirming surgery letters to the oregon advance directive.

gender-affirming care saves lives! it’s that simple. i feel incredibly lucky to live in a place & time where i am able to access gender-affirming care that has saved my life on more than one occasion. it is never too late to start your gender-affirming care journey & can look however feels most comfortable & accessible to you; hormones, surgery, binding or whatever suits your unique needs!