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TRANSITIONING IS MORE THAN JUST A SURGERY: Steps can include social, legal transitions
Gender transition is more than just surgery, it can be a lifelong journey.

Alex de Leon
Jul 5, 20231 min read


JAY ON TRANSGENDER ATHLETES: Competitors are not "switching" genders to gain a competitive advantage
Transgender athletes face a lot of criticism for competing, but Jay Swanson believes there is no credibilty behind those claims.

Alex de Leon
Jul 3, 20231 min read


CELEBRATING PRIDE: During Jay's journey, he looked toward trans influencers for guidance
Social media can be a wealth of knowledge if you know where to look. Transgender education is hard to find. Jay found several influencers...

Alex de Leon
Jun 29, 20231 min read


CELEBRATING PRIDE: Jay shares his story of transitioning
For our next Celebrating Pride series, we focus on the "T" in LGBTQIA+. In a joint effort to raise awareness, Jay tells us his story.

Alex de Leon
Jun 28, 20231 min read


CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH: How to be an ally
CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH: How to be an ally

Alex de Leon
Jun 27, 20230 min read


CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH: “There’s no rule book” when it comes to questioning your sexuality
CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH: “There’s no rule book” when it comes to questioning your sexuality

Alex de Leon
Jun 26, 20230 min read


CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH: Meryll on coming out sooner, “I would’ve lived my life on a happier note”
CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH: Meryll on coming out sooner, “I would’ve lived my life on a happier note”

Alex de Leon
Jun 26, 20230 min read


CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH: Meryll & her brother find out about each other
CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH: Meryll & her brother find out about each other

Alex de Leon
Jun 21, 20230 min read


CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH: LGBTQIA+ youth have more resources available now compared to years ago
LGBTQIA+ youth have more resources available now compared to years ago

Alex de Leon
Jun 20, 20230 min read


Celebrating Pride Month: Meryll tells her story
A big advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community is our own therapist, Meryll Cornejo.

Alex de Leon
Jun 19, 20231 min read


PTSD, Pt. IX: What to expect in therapy
PTSD is a lifelong battle. Entering into therapy is just the first step in retaking control.

Alex de Leon
Jun 17, 20231 min read


PTSD, Pt. VIII: Rebuilding trust as a support person
A blowup between a PTSD victim and their support person can strain the relationship. Here’s how to rebuild that trust.

Alex de Leon
Jun 16, 20231 min read


PTSD, Pt. VII: Have a plan when entering a potentially triggering situation
Support people can help mitigate triggers by having a plan ahead of time.

Alex de Leon
Jun 15, 20231 min read


PTSD, Pt. VI: Don't blame the victim
Victim blaming is unfair because, “In that moment, you don’t even know how you’d react.”

Alex de Leon
Jun 15, 20231 min read


PTSD, Pt. V: Being a support person
To be an effective support person, don’t force PTSD victims to talk before they’re ready.

Alex de Leon
Jun 13, 20231 min read


PTSD, Pt. IV: Bullying, declining grades could be red flags
Post-Traumautic Stress Disorder can have a crippling and rippling effect on a child's life.

Alex de Leon
Jun 12, 20231 min read


PTSD, Pt. III: Loud noises are a powerful trigger
A loud, unexpected noise could be all it takes for someone with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder to be triggered.

Alex de Leon
Jun 8, 20231 min read


PTSD, Pt. II: Subtle signs to watch for in children
Children may subtly communicate their trauma through play or in their drawings.

Alex de Leon
Jun 7, 20231 min read


PTSD, Pt. I: "It can actually be applied to any number of traumas"
PTSD is often associated with those who served in the military. But, the afflication can happen to the average person too.

Alex de Leon
Jun 1, 20231 min read


FDA approves over-the-counter version of opioid antidote, Narcan
With opioid-related deaths still high in Winnebago County, more help to combat the issue is on the way.

Alex de Leon
Mar 29, 20232 min read
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