In Response to Colorado Springs
I was planning to write on a different topic this week, but it feels important to address the Club Q shooting on Saturday night, the day before Transgender Day of Remembrance/Resilience. Queer spaces should be places of safety and respite. Queer joy matters. Queerness matters. The world is better Queer. The world is better with you in it.
If this has impacted you/your feeling of safety in the world, I want to encourage you to reach out to a trusted person to discuss the impact. I am including resources below to seek support, as well.
The Q Center has a list of resources for the LGBTQ+ community of Oregon and SW Washington
Youth.gov has resources for supporting youth following a mass shooting - many resources on this list are applicable beyond youth, as well
Here are two resources that support urgent mental health needs of LGBTQ+ young adults and Trans individuals - The Trevor Project and Trans Lifeline
As always, take what is helpful and leave the rest. I hope you have the week you need.
