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Living All Our Faces
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Living All Our Faces

When I first came to the U.S., I learned that being “two-faced” meant being a liar. That never made sense to me. We all have many faces. Wouldn’t showing them be more honest? Isn’t it more honest to admit that, laughing with a friend after your grandmother’s funeral, you felt both grief AND joy? Isn’t it more honest to admit that, in the face of world events, you’re in touch with both intense anger AND profound hope? And all that there is in between?

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Sex-Positivity For Trauma Survivors
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Sex-Positivity For Trauma Survivors

Trauma survivors can embrace sex-positivity as much as anyone else. Sex-positivity doesn’t mean you’re up for any kind of sex, any time. Sex positivity is simply the belief that sex is a healthy and natural part of life and that people should be free to explore their sexuality without shame or judgment. It’s a journey, not a destination, and it takes time and patience. Accepting and talking about your blocks around sex — and doing the same for others — is just as much a part of sex-positivity as acting out wild fantasies.

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