Being queer and highly sensitive in 2025 means living with grief, resilience, and rage—sometimes all at once. This blog explores why visibility feels so risky right now, how therapy helps, and why a video from LGBTQ+ folks in France cracked something open in me.

Feeling emotionally fried by politics? If you're a highly sensitive person (HSP) or a highly sensitive queer (HSQ), activism can feel like both a calling and an emotional drain. This guide breaks down how to stay engaged without burning out—from setting boundaries with doomscrolling to finding activism that fuels you instead of depleting you.

Yesterday, I stood with hundreds in Eugene—holding signs, chanting, and hearing both honks of solidarity and middle fingers of opposition. The chants were familiar. So was the exhausted disbelief in women’s eyes: How the hell are we still fighting for this?

Trump’s State of the Union was a circus of lies, corporate layoffs are being spun as ‘efficiency,’ and the GOP is rewriting history in real-time. Political gaslighting is a strategy, not a glitch—designed to exhaust, enrage, and make you doubt reality. If you’re feeling drained, that’s the point. Here’s what’s happening, why it’s intentional, and how to stay grounded when the gaslighting won’t stop.

With rights under attack and chaos everywhere, therapy can feel small—maybe even selfish. But what if personal healing is part of the bigger fight? If you’re struggling to justify therapy when the world is unraveling, you’re not alone. Here’s why investing in yourself isn’t giving up—it’s gearing up.

With Trump’s second inauguration looming and flags flying at half-mast for Jimmy Carter, the chaos feels overwhelming. This post dives into surviving another Trump presidency—how to stay grounded, resilient, and hopeful while navigating the divisiveness and greed of 2025.

Greed is baked into the system. From sky-high profits to denied claims, America’s healthcare monopoly isn’t about saving lives—it’s about protecting the bottom line. When greed replaces care, who pays the price? Hint: It’s not the CEOs.

This post dives into the concept of sane-washing—the political tactic of repackaging outrageous lies as reasonable truths. From Trump’s gaslighting to media normalization, we'll explore how these tactics erode trust, distort reality, and put our freedoms, especially for trans, gay, and queer communities, at risk. With threats like Trump’s Project 2025 looming, it’s more important than ever to call out these lies and protect the hard-fought progress we’ve made.

Explore how Trump’s stance on climate change impacts the LGBTQ+ community. This fact sheet uncovers the connections between environmental policies and LGBTQ+ rights, highlighting why this issue should matter to us all - and why we need to vote.

Abortion rights and LGBTQ+ rights are deeply intertwined and under attack. This post explores Trump’s devastating impact on these fundamental freedoms and the importance of voting to protect our rights.

A queer bi+ therapist explores the meanings of bisexuality and pansexuality, breaking down the nuanced differences between these identities. Learn about related labels like bi-curious, biromantic, and omnisexual, and get clarity on common myths and misconceptions. This post offers a real-world look at sexual fluidity—and what it means to embrace your bi+, pan, or queer identity without apology.

As the 2024 election ramps up, highly sensitive queers (HSQs) face overwhelming anxiety amid sensationalist headlines and divisive rhetoric. With LGBTQ+ rights and protections on the line, managing election stress is more important than ever. This post offers updated survival strategies to help HSQs navigate election anxiety, set healthy media and conversation boundaries, and develop flexible self-care plans. Learn how to manage Election Day anxiety, handle difficult conversations with Trump supporters, and stay grounded through the chaos.

Being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) in the LGBTQIA+ community comes with unique challenges—overstimulation, emotional depth, and the constant push to "toughen up." But self-care for HSPs isn’t about fitting into the world's expectations; it’s about honoring who you are. This post dives into what thriving really looks like for LGBTQIA+ HSPs, offering strategies to create balance, set boundaries, and embrace sensitivity as a strength.

Self-care sounds simple, but for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), it can feel impossible. From sensory overload to people-pleasing tendencies, taking time for yourself can trigger guilt, exhaustion, or even anxiety. This post explores why self-care is so challenging for HSPs—and how you can reclaim it without the shame.

As a child, I was told I was "too sensitive"—that I worried too much, felt too much, and needed to toughen up. But what if sensitivity isn’t a weakness? What if it’s a powerful way of experiencing the world? Now, as a Highly Sensitive therapist, I understand that HSPs aren’t "too much"—we just experience life more deeply. Here’s what it really means to be an HSP and how to embrace it.

Fear. We all have it.

Growing up, I was the kid who begged to get off the Ferris wheel. Santa freaked me out, and clowns terrified me. I hated being such a scaredy-cat. As a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), I’m learning that fear isn't my enemy—it’s a natural response to my environment, not a weakness. Join me as I explore how fear impacts our daily lives and share practical steps to rewrite your fear story.

Discover how fear can be a powerful ally in personal growth and success. In the first of a two-part series, this blog post examines three common fears that hold people back, their impact on LGBTQIA+ identity, and the transformative power of facing challenges head-on. Navigate the complexities of fear and its role in shaping lives and identities.

Discover the positive side of anxiety in 'Corbett Corner - Chronicles of a Rebel Healer.' This blog post delves into the unexpected benefits, highlighting how anxiety can motivate, instill caution, build esilience and increase empathy.

In Part 2 of The Healing Power of Music, we dive into NF’s latest album Hope, where he trades black for white and despair for transformation. Through tracks like Happy and Running, NF continues his brutally honest conversation about mental health, proving that healing isn’t linear—but hope is always within reach.

NF’s music isn’t just entertainment—it’s a voice for those struggling with anxiety, OCD, and depression. His unfiltered lyrics resonate deeply, offering hope, validation, and a sense of belonging to those who often feel unseen. In Part 1 of The Healing Power of Music series, explore how NF's journey inspires resilience, challenges stigma, and creates a community built on authenticity.