Posts by Sam Dylan Finch
4 Reasons We Need to Quit Describing Trans People As ‘Self-Hating’
You probably know the trope of the trans person who hates their body. If you’re defining trans experiences this way, here’s how you may be missing the point.
Read More5 Things I’m Ashamed to Admit as a Suicide Attempt Survivor
“I’m angry that I can’t just ‘get over it.’” How can we shift support for suicide attempt survivors so they don’t have to feel these kinds of shame?
Read More6 Backhanded ‘Compliments’ That Mentally Ill People Are Tired Of
It’s hard to know the “right” thing to say when someone discloses a mental illness. This will help you avoid some common “compliments” that hurt.
Read More4 Reasons Why I Refuse to Say That Mental Illness ‘Doesn’t Define Me’
Is it better to separate your mental illness from your identity? Not for everyone – and this may give you a whole new perspective on this question.
Read More6 Signs That You Might Not Really Respect Your Transgender Loved One
You talk the talk about supporting trans people in your life – but are you really being supportive? If these signs are familiar, here’s what to do instead.
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