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Coping With a COVID Winter | A Winter Mental health Plan

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For those of us who have mental health challenges, winter can often be a tough time. The cold, the grey days, and the lack of sunlight, in general, can play havoc with our mental health. Christmas approaching can often bring a lot of additional stress and pressure. And of course this year we have the coronavirus pandemic complicating this even further. In this blog, I will share some of the strategies and tools* I am using to survive the double hit of winter and the pandemic.

Phalloplasty Arm and Skin Graft Healing | 5 Years Post-op

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Five years ago, I had a skin graft taken from my arm, as part of the first stage of my phalloplasty surgery. One of the worries of forearm phalloplasty, concerns how the arm recovers and the outcome of the scarring. In this blog, I will reflect on the healing of the graft and function of the arm over these 5 years.

The Power of Acceptance and How To Practice It

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Every day something happens to us that we can’t control or change, and this can understandably cause us a lot of pain. But what is really causing our pain, is it the thing that happened, or is it our resistance to it? And, if we don’t resist these things, does acceptance mean we are just passively giving in? In this blog, I want to clear up some misunderstandings of acceptance and show how learning to practice acceptance can greatly improve our mental wellbeing.

Best Camping Chairs For Every Occasion

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I am a huge lover of camping, beach dwelling, and attending festivals. When spending time outdoors, second to a comfy bed, what I also really cherish is a decent comfortable chair. Perhaps it is my age showing now, but just sitting on the floor no longer does the trick! I have used many different chairs over the years, and I have a few firm favorites. In this blog, I have put together a list of the best camping chairs I have found for every different outdoor occasion.

The Many Gifts Of Sobriety | 10 Years in Recovery

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August is a month of many milestones. I am celebrating my graduation, my sobriety birthday, and the anniversary of completing my gender transition. Each individual milestone is incredible, but together they leave me overwhelmed with gratitude for how different my life is today.  In this blog, I wanted to share this joy with you. I also hope it might be an inspiration for how much change is possible when we set our intentions the right way.

Best Scar Care Products For Surgery Recovery

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The most concerning part of having surgery is the worry of the resulting scars. Therefore for transgender people who choose to have surgery, finding the best scar care products is essential. Over the course of my medical transition, I have used many different skin cand scar care products. I thought it might be helpful to compile a blog sharing my favorite products, and the best ways I have found to use them.

Essential Vlogging Gear for Beginners

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I absolutely love making videos. Blogging and vlogging is not only my business but also one of my top mental wellness tools. I love the cathartic process of sharing my ideas, and the warm connection I get from my highly engaged community. If you are tempted to start vlogging, this blog will guide you through all the essential vlogging gear for beginners.

How To Start A Blog In 5 Easy Steps

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I love blogging and will often speak passionately on the benefits of blogging. A question I am often asked, by those new to blogging is, how do I start a blog?  In this post, I will walk you through five easy steps to start a blog. And, I will also share my top blogging tips and tools to get you started on your own blogging journey.

Transgender ‘Passing’ & Why It’s Problematic

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One of the most common questions I am asked from transgender people starting their journey, is, “What can I do to pass as a man/woman?” I cringe at this question every time. Whilst I understand the desire to be seen correctly, I find the term ‘passing’ to be very problematic. In this blog, I want to discuss why the term passing is unhelpful. I also want to share how the term can be rephrased to help boost confidence in our gender identity.

How Gender Dysphoria Affects Mental Health

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Being transgender is not in itself a mental health condition. However, the experience of being transgender can cause many mental health complications, especially when gender dysphoria is untreated. In this blog I want to address some of the common misconceptions of gender dysphoria and mental health.

My Gender Transition Journey Roadmap

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When I realized that I was transgender and that I needed to transition, seeing the long journey ahead was overwhelming. I couldn’t imagine reaching the end of that road, and yet here I am. I am at the top of that trans mountain, my medical transition is done.  Now I look back on my gender transition journey with wonder and fondness. Though tough and often painful, it has been the most epic adventure of my life. As I am often asked about waiting times in the transition process, I thought it might be helpful to map out my entire gender transition, journey, from start to finish.

The Miracle Morning Routine | 6 Steps To Transform Your Day

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Many people don’t like mornings. Getting out of that comfy bed can feel like a chore. But, with a well-practiced morning routine, it is possible to start the day with a completely different mindset. If you want to transform your mornings and start your days off on a productive note, the Miracle Morning routine could be just what you are looking for! In this blog, I’ll share my personal take, on the Miracle Morning technique.

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