Power In Your Hands

In memoriam: Chris Hammer, one of my greatest teachers and mentors, an intensely beautiful soul, and greatly missed figure in our Somatic Therapy world.

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A more personal post for a Sunday. I've legally gone back to my "maiden" name, many-years post-divorce. I talk here about my shifting relationship to names, the intense legal process (and expense) of changing them, and thoughts on how this must impact people less privileged than myself, particularly trans people.

Changing your name is no joke In which I examine my various axes of privilege in the face of intense government bureaucracy

Lesson Learning & Laughter wrote a great little piece about what happens when traumatized people (hello!) are in relationships with more securely attached people, and I've shared it in my Substack this week. As usual, if you like this, please hit one of the subscribe buttons and/or share it along!

Sharing some great comments on trauma and relationships And taking a small rest

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