Is It Still Important to Come Out for National Coming Out Day and Trans Remembrance Day?
LGBTQIA+ Identities and Experiences, Mental Health and Well-being, Intersectionality, Activism and Social Justice, Societal Expectations and Norms, Tanisha Christie LCSW Tanisha Christie LGBTQIA+ Identities and Experiences, Mental Health and Well-being, Intersectionality, Activism and Social Justice, Societal Expectations and Norms, Tanisha Christie LCSW Tanisha Christie

Is It Still Important to Come Out for National Coming Out Day and Trans Remembrance Day?

I have had the privilege to witness many clients reflect on their personal journeys and support the navigation of their identities within a complex social context. Some have even asked if it is still important to come out.  And “What if we live in a world where it’s okay to just be, where labels don’t need declarations and existence itself can be revolutionary?”

As a therapist, I can’t answer this but work with people to make their own determinations on what they might feel or believe given who they are, where they live, and what they understand about the world.

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On Violence: An essay on the enduring challenge 
Activism and Social Justice, Violence and Conflict, Social Issues and Social Change, Economic Systems and Inequality, Tanisha Christie LCSW Tanisha Christie Activism and Social Justice, Violence and Conflict, Social Issues and Social Change, Economic Systems and Inequality, Tanisha Christie LCSW Tanisha Christie

On Violence: An essay on the enduring challenge 

Violence continues to permeate societies worldwide, leaving indelible marks on all of us.  Its persistence has made it a central focus for scholars across various disciplines, particularly psychology and sociology, alongside news outlets and social media.

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Being with Suffering
Mental Health and Well-being, Activism and Social Justice, Empathy and Understanding, Resilience and Compassion, Personal Growth, Community Support, Tanisha Christie LCSW Tanisha Christie Mental Health and Well-being, Activism and Social Justice, Empathy and Understanding, Resilience and Compassion, Personal Growth, Community Support, Tanisha Christie LCSW Tanisha Christie

Being with Suffering

The news is awful. There’s no way to sugar coat it. You can’t ignore it (and empaths, really can’t.) You can’t unsee the things you’ve seen and some feel like it’s their duty to be a constant witness. Small talk might be getting harder for you; and you might find irritation at those who seem like they're always ‘happy’ or are apolitical about what’s happening around them. Platitudes feel lame and, at best, don't really seem appropriate to the times.

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