I Think My Friend is Being Abused. What Now?

Being able to recognize that you are being abused, while the abuse is still happening, is mind-bogglingly difficult. I say mind-boggling because even though dozens of people trying to tell me that my relationship was abusive was completely ineffective for me, it’s still my first instinct when someone’s partner exhibits abusive behaviors to just try to tell them that. I know that this extremely straightforward tactic doesn’t work, but what other choice do I have? This article explores that question.

Patreon Bonus Content: Extra Content for the Next 7 Weeks!

We are in crunch time for publishing our poetry book now, and during that time, we’ll be giving YOU extra patreon content! Patrons will be getting at least two extra posts, as well as getting access to Pre-Orders and later the full cover design reveal a week before anyone else! (Read More on Patreon)

The Practice of Allyship

This blog post was originally published as a subscriber-only article entitled “Yopp’s Guide to Being an Awesome Ally,” at the beginning of January 2020. I decided to share it more widely because it was such valuable information and I also updated it as my opinions and understanding of allyship had shifted over the years. 

Celebrating Disability Pride Month

Disability is a framework that teaches you to prioritize the needs of your mind and body over the expectations of society. To celebrate disability pride month, check out these articles to dive deeper into the experience of disability and chronic illness.