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Haunted by “what if” thoughts? Explore how trauma triggers hypervigilance, how OCD loops take over, and how you can reclaim agency with tangible grounding and reframing tools.Continue Reading

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Discover how trauma-informed psychological testing fosters safety, understanding, and empowerment for queer, trans, and neurodivergent adults.Continue Reading

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Political trauma cuts deep for queer and trans people. Learn how to protect mental health, set news boundaries, and heal through community care.Continue Reading

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Explore how tabletop roleplaying games offer queer and trans players a low-stakes, high-reward space for gender exploration through character creation.Continue Reading

Explore how chosen family can support queer and neurodivergent individuals through somatic healing, emotional regulation, and trauma recovery. Learn practical strategies for nurturing safe, affirming relationships.Continue Reading

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Discover how queer community creates healing and liberation by offering belonging, safety, and radical acceptance in a world that demands conformity.Continue Reading

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Learn how accountability after mistakes helps you grow beyond shame and into self-compassion. A queer-centered, trauma-informed guide to healing through accountability.Continue Reading

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Discover how nonbinary boundaries are acts of personal truth and liberation. A trauma-informed, queer-affirming guide to setting boundaries, being seen, and staying whole.Continue Reading

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Discover how to start trauma-informed therapy through a queer-liberatory lens. Learn the difference between trauma-informed and trauma-processing therapy, how to find a trauma-informed therapist, what to expect, and why Velvet & Vine is here for you.Continue Reading