Posts by Jayson Flores
5 Lessons Buffy Taught Me That Helped Me Survive Depression
“Our wounds don’t make us weak – they make us human.” Fiction can be more than just entertainment. Turns out Buffy the Vampire Slayer had some great mental health tips!
Read More3 Ways Being Raised a Boy Kept Me from Getting the Mental Health Support I Needed
“I thought I was weak.” Growing up, this author was told they were a boy, and to “act like one.” Here are some of the painful ways society pushes boys, men, and people who identify with masculinity away from mental health care.
Read More6 Steps Towards Whole-Heartedly Loving Yourself as a Feminine Gay Man
This author once believed the toxic messages that feminine gay men are undesirable and unlovable. These strategies helped him love himself – and they can remind you that you’re worth loving, too.
Read MoreHow to Explore Your Gender When You’re a Person Who Was Assigned Male at Birth
Society tells boys it’s not okay to explore gender fluidity – but what if you don’t fit the “norm” of masculinity?
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