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Body Positive, LGBTQ, LGBTQIA, Mental Health, transgender

I’m Giving My Eating Disorder Away

November 2, 2019by Sam Dylan Finch10 Comments on I’m Giving My Eating Disorder Away
I’m Giving My Eating Disorder Away

"I have to unconditionally surrender to the care and support of those around me. I have to be willing to let my heart be nourished just as much as my body."

LGBTQ, LGBTQIA, transgender

Denying the existence of transgender and nonbinary people is not ‘scientific.’

December 24, 2018December 24, 2018by Sam Dylan Finch8 Comments on Denying the existence of transgender and nonbinary people is not ‘scientific.’

"Human beings are not just the sum of their biology."

LGBTQ, LGBTQIA, Mental Health, transgender

When they misgendered you at your memorial.

October 15, 2018October 16, 2018by Sam Dylan Finch98 Comments on When they misgendered you at your memorial.
When they misgendered you at your memorial.

"You never lived to see the day when your life didn’t require a disclaimer — instead, your death now required one, too."

LGBTQ, LGBTQIA, Mental Health, transgender

My parents and I survived my ‘Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria.’ This is our story.

September 13, 2018September 13, 2018by Sam Dylan Finch12 Comments on My parents and I survived my ‘Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria.’ This is our story.
My parents and I survived my ‘Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria.’ This is our story.

I wish I had the Perfect Transgender Narrative™ to convince you of my validity. But I don’t.

LGBTQ, LGBTQIA, transgender

Beard hacks, finasteride hell, and 5 other things ‘trans masc’ folks might not know about.

August 11, 2018August 11, 2018by Sam Dylan Finch3 Comments on Beard hacks, finasteride hell, and 5 other things ‘trans masc’ folks might not know about.
Beard hacks, finasteride hell, and 5 other things ‘trans masc’ folks might not know about.

Brow filler isn't just for brows, my friends.

LGBTQ, LGBTQIA

I’m queer and asexual. If that’s a problem, by all means, revoke my membership.

June 10, 2018by Sam Dylan Finch10 Comments on I’m queer and asexual. If that’s a problem, by all means, revoke my membership.
I’m queer and asexual. If that’s a problem, by all means, revoke my membership.

If asexual people can’t identify as queer, where should they go when they feel broken?

LGBTQ, LGBTQIA, transgender

In 2018, let’s stop pretending cis women are the only ones having periods. Seriously.

December 30, 2017December 30, 2017by Sam Dylan Finch9 Comments on In 2018, let’s stop pretending cis women are the only ones having periods. Seriously.
In 2018, let’s stop pretending cis women are the only ones having periods. Seriously.

We need gender inclusivity when we're talking about menstruation.

LGBTQIA, non-binary, transgender

4 Things the Queer Folks in My Life Taught Me About Resisting Toxic Masculinity

September 30, 2017September 30, 2017by Sam Dylan Finch6 Comments on 4 Things the Queer Folks in My Life Taught Me About Resisting Toxic Masculinity
4 Things the Queer Folks in My Life Taught Me About Resisting Toxic Masculinity

This community taught me not only what toxic masculinity demands of men and masculine people, but also the possibilities that exist outside of it.

LGBTQ, LGBTQIA, transgender

I Thought I Was Ugly. I Didn’t Realize It Was Gender Dysphoria.

September 2, 2017September 15, 2017by Sam Dylan Finch17 Comments on I Thought I Was Ugly. I Didn’t Realize It Was Gender Dysphoria.
I Thought I Was Ugly. I Didn’t Realize It Was Gender Dysphoria.

"Ugly" was the only word I had to describe my dysphoria, which meant it flew under the radar for a long time.

LGBTQ, LGBTQIA, transgender

5 Reasons Why We Need to Stop Saying That ‘Women Are Half the World’s Population’

August 17, 2017August 18, 2017by Sam Dylan Finch2 Comments on 5 Reasons Why We Need to Stop Saying That ‘Women Are Half the World’s Population’
5 Reasons Why We Need to Stop Saying That ‘Women Are Half the World’s Population’

There are better ways for women to advocate for their rights – ways that do not further oppress people outside of the gender binary.

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Sam Dylan Finch. I’m a writer and wellness coach that’s passionate about queer joy — with none of the self-helpy bullsh*t. I wrote that thing about people-pleasing that you showed your therapist. I’m much weirder in real life.  ✨ He/they. More?

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