Bonobo Playground is back on Monday! This is an ever-evolving group coaching space for collective discussion, exploration, growth, and healing. I’ll use somatic and embodiment techniques, coaching skills, all centering around important relational topics and activities. You can come with whatever challenges, joy, confusions, or ponderings you’ve got. I look forward to supporting you all and learning with you all soon! May 27th 12:00 - 1:30 PST $15 On Zoom Link to register in bio. Once you register, you'll get an email with the Zoom link. And if money is tight, DM me and I’ve got you <3 #relationships #RelationshipCoach #nuance #HealthyRelationships #QueerRelationships #RelationshipAnarchy #abolition #CommunityCare #polyamory #nonmonogamy #PolyamorousRelationshipCoach #BonoboRelationships
There are so many experiences in life that may inform your attachment, and each type comes with it’s own set of special skills and challenges. Secure folks thrive in intimacy with independence, anxious types ace empathy, avoidant folks rock at boundaries, and disorganized peeps are super insightful! Of course, there is always room to grow - but it’s so important to acknowledge the skills you have right here, right now! In bonus episode 24, “Attachment Styles,” Kamil and Casey get into all of the ways attachment styles can impact dating, relating and anything else you can think of! You can find us wherever you find podcasts, including @spotify, @amazonmusic, @applepodcasts. #Safewordsluts4lyfe #SafewordPod #SexEdForAll #SexEducationForAll #QueerRelationships #BetterSex #SelfDiscovery #TherapyPodcast #Podcast #NewPodcast #SexPodcast #RelationshipPodcast #QueerPodcast #SexTherapy
Sending all my broken hearts some tenderness and strength to be able to sit with all you’re going through. I’m licking my own wounds over here and also learning some beautiful things about myself and how I show up. My security is shaken, but not toppled over. How are your hearts? Want support in navigating heartbreak? I would love nothing more than to support you through it. Link in bio for more info on how to work with me #heartbreak #relationships #RelationshipCoach #nuance #HealthyRelationships #QueerRelationships #abolition #CommunityCare #polyamory #nonmonogamy #PolyamorousRelationshipCoach #BonoboRelationships
Two years ago I attended a mixer at OPERA America Conference not expecting to meet the love of my life. Every day since then has been a welcome adventure in love, empathy, risk taking, global citizenship and so much more. I am so grateful to be growing alongside the most wonderful human on the planet. I look forward to a lifetime of adventures with you, @madisonkerr. #happyanniversary #anniversary #queerrelationships #lgbtqcouple #transjoy #opera
We’ve been dating for 6months and haven’t been happier 🥰 so have a mushy post ~ #gays #queer #queerromance #queerrelationships #gayrelationship #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtqia #queers #queersofinstagram #gaymersofinstagram #gaymers #ukgays #prideiseveryday
Don't let anyone else tell you otherwise. We're here. We're queer and we're not going anywhere. #queerlove #lgbtqlove #queerrelationships
My dad’s side of the family has been going on an annual weekend trip to the mountains for probably close to 12 years now, and this year we finally got to bring our own babies with us 🥹 I love doing life with this sweet lil family of mine 🥰
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Ever feel like your attachment style is a rollercoaster ride? 🎢 From anxiously craving closeness to avoiding commitment, we all have our *tendencies* in different relationships and seasons of life. Whether it’s with a partner, friend, or coworker, attachment styles can shape how you express love, handle conflicts, and navigate trust. Embrace the journey of self-discovery and growth as you learn to dance between independence and intimacy, and listen to Episode 24, “Attachment and Sexuality,” where Casey and Kamil dive deep on all things related to how we form attachment. You can find us wherever you find podcasts, including @spotify, @amazonmusic, @applepodcasts. #Safewordsluts4lyfe #SafewordPod #SexEdForAll #SexEducationForAll #QueerRelationships #BetterSex #SelfDiscovery #TherapyPodcast #Podcast #NewPodcast #SexPodcast #RelationshipPodcast #QueerPodcast #SexTherapy
Hey! I’m Josh! ❤️Relationship Therapist 👬Passionate about helping people connect 🏳️🌈Specializing in LGBTQIA+ and Non-traditional Relationships 🦩Licensed in Florida 🗣️Treat Complex and Relational Trauma using NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) Let’s talk more and see if we’re are a good fit. To contact me, check out my 🔗 in my bio Looking forward to meeting you! #relationships #therapy #couplescounselor #couplestherapy #relationshiptherapy #couples #floridatherapist #gay #queer #polyamory #loveislove #gaytherapist #queertherapist #partnership #gaycouples #lgbtqia #queerrelationships #gaytherapy #queertherapy #connection #floridatherapist #fortlauderdale #miami #healingrelationships #healingjourney #complextrauma #relationshiptrauma #posttraumaticgrowth #religioustrauma
"Braids", an expression that depicts struggles of a queer relationship. @revikasangamita #poems #queerrelationships #queerpoetry #poetrycommunity #words #queerwriters #queerartist #queerart #literature #writingcommunity #expression #poetic #love #pain #betrayal #braids #writingaccount #artaccount #author #indieauthor #poetsofinstagram #queering #queerpoetry
We are back with a special bonus episode of @safewordpod ! Head to the link in bio to listen 🎧 My co-host (and work wife) @kamil.lewis and I have both really missed recording for you all, so we hopped back on the mic for an extra special episode. Tune in to hear us gab all about attachment styles and my brand new book, Feel It All (GAHHHH). #Safewordsluts4lyfe #SafewordPod #SexEdForAll #SexEducationForAll #QueerRelationships #BetterSex #SelfDiscovery #TherapyPodcast #Podcast #NewPodcast #SexPodcast #RelationshipPodcast #QueerPodcast #SexTherapy #QueerAuthor #FeelItAll
Our first Mother’s Day was spent in the NICU, surrounded by wires, tubes and beeping monitors. We had been so hopeful that August and Avery would be home by Mother’s Day, but that wasn’t the case. So we went to the NICU for the day, and when we got there the nurses had made a card for us for our first Mother’s Day. It was a really hard day but everyone at the hospital did such a good job of celebrating us 🌈 This year, we are chasing around crawling toddlers and setting up a water table to play. We’re getting each other flowers and cards and finally starting to get to do some of the things we wished we could do last year 🥹💐 This year we have two incredibly healthy and thriving 1 year olds, and I’m really proud of how far we’ve come in just a year. Happy Mother’s Day to all who celebrate, and happy Sunday to everyone else 🌸🫶🏻 Swipe to the end to see us on Mother’s Day last year, and the sweet card the nurses made us 🥰 📸: @flytographer
As the weekend unfolds, let's consider what would truly nurture and restore your relationship. Whether it's a cozy evening in, an adventure outdoors, or simply sharing laughter and meaningful conversations- prioritize the moments that replenish your bond and deepen your connection. #queerrelationshipgoals #queerrelationships #RelationshipRestoration #WeekendReflections #QueerLove #QualityTime #NurtureYourConnection"
I wanted to share a picture of my family. This family that I have built with my nesting partner and anchor has been the most relationally healing for me. I found a secure base from which I know that I can rely on and is there for me when things are tough. After a life of trauma, it is possible to find people that provide you with safety and security and I’m so grateful that I found this. Whether your secure base is a partner(s), friend(s), community, a pet, a special interest, or an object, hold on tight to it 💞 If you have not found it yet, keep on searching as you never know when you will find it 🌈 - Founder and Clinical Director of Healing Journey, Aden Cosgrove #relationships #relationshipgoals #family #chosenfamily #queerrelationships #queerontario #relationaltrauma #relationalhealing #coregulation #queerlove #queerfamily #dogsofinstagram #doglover #dogsarefamily
Rope toy. #t4t #ftm #mtf #queerlove #queerrelationships #transartistsofinstagram #transartist #transoffinland #rope #shabari
Asking for reassurance is normal, but can feel really hard to do. Or it can feel like an urgent need that we’re projecting onto a loved; a sense of insecurity that we're unconsciously wanting them to fix for us. And on the other side, a request for reassurance can feel really hard to respond to. It can make us feel like we’re doing something wrong or make us question our loved ones’ trust for us. As with anything else, understanding our own relationship to reassurance is key to approaching this want with compassion, tenderness and self-awareness. #relationships #RelationshipCoach #nuance #HealthyRelationships #QueerRelationships #RelationshipAnarchy #abolition #CommunityCare #polyamory #nonmonogamy #PolyamorousRelationshipCoach #BonoboRelationships
🏳️🌈Want to break free from what’s holding you back from connecting? You’re not alone! There is hope, and you deserve a fulfilling relationship! 🏳️🌈 Seeking a non-judgmental, queer-affirming, all types of relationships are valid therapist in Florida? Look no further! Reach out to get started today! #relationship #relationships #lgbtq #queerrelationships #lgbtqia #gaycouples #couples #couplestherapy #polyamorous #openrelationships #openrelationship #complextraumarecovery #traumahealing #traumarecovery #therapy #gaytherapist #floridatherapist #floridatherapy #gay #queer
I love my partner // @strawberryminkk2.0 / @strawberryminkk #lgbtq #gay #queer #trans #t4t #cute #silly #agender #nonbinary #transmasc #transgender #love #loveislove #queer #dating #lgbtqia #lgbtqiarelationships #strawberry #blueberry #queerrepresentation #queerrelationships #ocshipping #sona #dating #lovers #agender🌈 #nonbinarytrans #nonbinarypride #strawberries🍓 #strawberryxblueberry #transdatingtrans #queerlovers
Friends, we’ve made some changes. Our fees are lower and our offerings are easier to metabolize! Join us for all or part of this workshop series. I will be co-facilitating these with the fabulous @dcatcity (who is just such a brilliant emotion-focused therapist!). I’m so thankful to @gofreddie for their sponsorship and our partner in crime @tammyswinequeen 🥰 Tickets: https://queerconnection2024.eventbrite.ca/ #openingup #eft #relationships #queerrelationships #yyz #queertoronto #financialintimacy #instagay #instaqueer #therapyworkshop #ethicalnonmonogamy #nonmonogamy #enm #communication
**CW for this episode due to the nature of the themes discussed. In episode 15, Casey and Kamil chat about the trauma that can result from being raised in a religious upbringing and how it can impact a person’s relationship with their s-xuality and desire. They cover topics such as religious trauma, s-xual trauma, child abuse, and how these experiences inform identity and relationships throughout a person’s life. Please take care of yourself and listen with a loved one or prepare some form of aftercare for yourself if these are subjects that may be triggering for you <3 You can find us wherever you find podcasts, including @spotify, @amazonmusic, @applepodcasts. #Safewordsluts4lyfe #SafewordPod #SexEdForAll #SexEducationForAll #QueerRelationships #BetterSex #SelfDiscovery #TherapyPodcast #Podcast #NewPodcast #SexPodcast #RelationshipPodcast #QueerPodcast #SexTherapy
✨ always grateful to hear from you ✨ to both better support your needs and meet you where you’re at, know what feels best in your body, hear how you experience it, and adapt each session to your evolving body journey. as always, check out my website or schedule a free consultation to discuss what you’re looking for in your own care and healing journey! happy to a resource for folks looking for more affirming, supportive, trauma-informed care🤲 #queermassagetherapist #brooklynmassage #traumainformedbodywork #queeraffirming #transaffirming #queerrelationships #embodiementpractice #bodywork #reiki #queerreikipractitioner #newyorkmassagetherapist #mentalhealth #massageformentalhealth #bodyneutral #selfcare
#COMMUNITY: KPU creative writing instructor releases new book exploring queer relationships -- Disembark, Jen Currin’s collection of short stories, comes out May 14 A Kwantlen Polytechnic University creative writing instructor is releasing a new book of short stories next week that explore queer relationships and friendships. --- Read the article for details at the link in our bio #KPU #KwantlenU #creativewriting #newbook #queerrelationships #runnermag
Forgot to post this drawing sooner (I wanted to post it for my first month dating my boyfriend) … anyway • #drawing #digitalart #queerart #queerrelationships
Building a safe, secure, emotionally intimate relationship heals our developmental and complex trauma. In a relationship where we can be vulnerable, be our authentic selves, and still be in connection, we start healing parts of ourselves we had to disconnect from in order to please others, fit in, or just survive. A healthy intimate relationship gives us the opportunity to re-learn from past experiences, explore ourselves, and integrate our authentic self. Looking to build a stronger relationship with your partner? I am accepting new clients and would be happy to work with you. Check out my website for more information. #traumahealing #relationshiphealing #relationshiptherapy #emotionalintimacy #relationships #authenticconnections #selfdiscovery #healingjourney #integratedself #neuroaffectiverelationalmodel #couples #coupletherapy #love #complextrauma #relationshiptrauma #developmentaltrauma #relationshiptherapy #dating #lgbtq #queerrelationships #marriage #gaymarriage #relationship101 #attachmenttrauma #connecting #healing
It’s common for people to feel a myriad of emotions, including stress, shame or embarrassment while going through a break up. In episode 8, “Breaking Up, Getting Back Together, and Everything in Between,” Casey and Kamil discuss all the sticky feelings that can come up when navigating a non-linear timeline with someone important in your life, and how to equip yourself with tools that will make you feel better prepared to deal with past routines or misunderstandings. Take a listen if you’re feeling like you need some time to reflect on your current or past relationships! You can find us wherever you find podcasts, including @spotify, @amazonmusic, @applepodcasts. #Safewordsluts4lyfe #SafewordPod #SexEdForAll #SexEducationForAll #QueerRelationships #BetterSex #SelfDiscovery #TherapyPodcast #Podcast #NewPodcast #SexPodcast #RelationshipPodcast #QueerPodcast #SexTherapy
The wind was definitely a paid actor in these photos 😂💃💨 We are finally home and settled from our trip, after a ridiculously long travel day where it felt like everything that could go wrong, went wrong 🫠 but that’s a story for another day lol Our trip was so good, it’s was hard but so good. We spent lots of time at the beach and in the pool and with each other 🫶🏻 If you need a sign to go ahead and plan that trip, this is your sign 😘🥹 📍 puerto rico 💃 @balticbornclothing (Use code SARAHANDCINDY15 for 15% off)
I work with many couples, both queer and straight, and one thing is clear: relationships require effort, and burnout can occur if this effort isn’t prioritized. Relationship burnout is a real issue. What does relationship burnout look like? Increased irritability and conflict, emotional withdrawal or avoidance, decreased enjoyment in activities that once brought joy, and diminished intimacy. What causes relationship burnout? Poor communication, stemming from festering resentments that go unaddressed, pressures of work-life imbalance, and disconnection from deprioritizing physical and emotional intimacy. What eases relationship burnout? Open communication where both partners feel safe to discuss stressors without defensiveness, rekindling intimacy through shared activities like date nights or couples therapy, and prioritizing self-care. When each partner pursues their own passions and growth, they can bring more healthy energy to the relationship. Bottom line: What we ignore, we allow. If your relationship is causing fatigue, avoidance, or emotional and physical shutdown, it’s essential to engage in couples work. Burnout won’t magically disappear, and it’s a normal part of relationships. People grow and evolve throughout their lives, but many couples forget to evolve the relationship. This can lead to outgrowing the relationship if it doesn’t adapt alongside individual growth. If your relationship is experiencing burnout, allow me to help before it becomes unrecognizable. There is a path to recover a relationship in burnout.❤️🌱 #burnout #butnoutrecovery #relationshipburnout #marriageburnout #burnoutprevention #burnoutcoach #hawaiipsychologist #queerrelationships #marriagecoach #relationshipcoach #relationshipgoals
🪩🎶🌈HiTOPS Queer Prom is back! Category is Mas-QUEER-ade! Join us for a night of fashion, fabulousness, and fun on May 17 at 6 pm! This event is for queer youth ages 11-18. Prom attire is highly encouraged, but not required. Optional masks will be provided. Tickets and info at link in bio. Contact @hitops_princeton or @the_closet_at_hitops for info about registration. 🪩🎶🌈 #queerprom #prom #dancing #queerdance #lgbtq #queer #trans #gay #lgbtqrelationships #queerrelationships #transrelationships #gayrelationships #queeryouth #gayyouth #transyouth #lgbtqyouth #werehitops #affirmingspaces
Thankful 🥰 Aren’t babies in swimsuits the cutest thing ever?! 🥹😭
👰🏻♀️🤵🏼♀️💍💒 still riding that wedding high … it was so perfect I couldn’t imagine it being any better. Looking at the solar eclipse right after was just incredible. I was so worried I’d cry because I had no “family” there but then my bestie and his amazing boo came through for me and it made such a difference. We might have found each other in an unusual way (both of us share the same ex wife 🛼) and people maybe didn’t understand our love but nothing matters now… we’re married & just look at the way we were looking at each other 😘 #queerwriters #queerblogger #queerwedding #queerrelationships #queerjoy
Want to build safety and trust between you and your partner? Trust and emotional safety are all about following through with promises. Not following through on small promises, such as not taking out the trash when you said you would or forgetting to make that appointment, will ultimately hinder the trust between you and your partner. So you want to build safety and trust between you and your partner? Follow through with your promises. Need help building a more trusting and stronger relationship? Call and set up a session today. Contact information in my bio. Currently accepting new clients! I’d be honored to work with you. #couples #trust #emotionalsafety #emotionalintelligence #relationship #relationshipadvice #relationshiptherapy #couplestherapy #relationshiptherapist #couplestherapist #relationshipproblems #emotionalintimacy #marriage #datingadvice #marriagegoals #couplesgoals #emotionalwellbeing #therapistsofinstagram #lgbtcouplestherapy #lgbtqia #queerrelationships
Oh how I want to support each and every one of you! Because of all the ways that space-time limit us, I can’t do this through 1:1 coaching for all of you. So if you want to see what magic we can make in an hour and half (and I guarantee, we can make a lot of it!), come to next week’s Bonobo Playground. Monday 4/29 12:00-1:30 PST Tickets are $15, but no one turned away if that's cost prohibitive. Just DM me if you need financial support 💛 Comment PLAY in the comments to get an Eventbrite link right to your DMs. #BonoboPlayground #relationships #RelationshipCoach #nuance #HealthyRelationships #QueerRelationships #RelationshipAnarchy #abolition #CommunityCare #polyamory #nonmonogamy #PolyamorousRelationshipCoach #BonoboRelationships
August and Avery’s very first bee day! 🐝 💛 Somehow our sweet babies are one year old 🤯 watching them grow and thrive is one of the best things I’ve ever gotten to witness, and we just feel so lucky to be their moms! One year of snuggles. 365 days of smiles. 52 weeks of sweet kisses. 525,600 minutes spent loving them. 💕 Happy birthday, August and Avery! You’re so damn loved! Help us wish August and Avery a happy FIRST birthday in the comments!! 🎉😭🥹 Swipe to the end to see the reality of trying to take photos with two 1 year olds 😂🥲
A letter to our babies, on the night before their first birthday- You came into this world a year ago tomorrow, fast and too soon, but it just gave us extra time to love you on the outside. This past year has changed us in more ways than I can even put into words. We are stronger, softer, wiser, more understanding- we are better people because of you. You’ve overcome so much in your short lives, and we just couldn’t be more proud to be your parents 🫶🏻 The world makes so much more sense with you in it! Happy birthday eve, A+A. We can’t wait to see the incredible humans you’re going to turn into. 😍 *this is my last real bump picture! I was admitted to the hospital the day after this photo was taken. 33 weeks pregnant here ❤️*
When I talk normalizing, I mean normalizing everything. The whole human experience. Every facet of it. Very much including the parts that we do NOT like to look at. But I deeply believe that as we acclimate to the more uncomfortable truths of humanity within us, the more present we are to the world around us, and in community with our loved ones. People call it shadow work, grief work, death work. It’s the same as relationship work, healing work, growth work. They are symbiotic and inextricably linked. What do you know about your beautiful shadowy parts? #relationships #RelationshipCoach #nuance #HealthyRelationships #QueerRelationships #RelationshipAnarchy #abolition #CommunityCare #polyamory #nonmonogamy #PolyamorousRelationshipCoach #BonoboRelationships
🍒 wifey vibes 🍒 I wanted to take a moment to talk about my special bouquet for the wedding. There were crystals in it which made my witchy heart so happy. 🔮 But the most important part were the charms with my mom and my dog in the frames. It was a way of having them with me on my special day. 💝 My mom has almost been gone 18 years (truly cannot believe it). When she first died and I was 18, I thought I’d “grow up” and stop needing her. But I never did. I’m almost 37 and find new ways to miss her or need her all the time. And while it might be silly to some, my dog Honey 🍯 was my absolute best friend and angel since 2019. She went through some rough shit with me but always helped me through. When I didn’t want to get out of the bed each morning, I’d remember I have to take her out or feed her and I loved her so much I was glad to care for her. Even when it was hard. Pets can be so important for mental health. She died way too soon and broke my heart 💔 in a big way. I miss her every day. It’s always important for me to carry those who have passed with me. It made me feel good to honor them and feel them with me. How do you honor those who have passed and keep carrying them into your current life? 💌 #queerwriter #queerblogger #queerwedding #queerrelationships #wifey #griefblogger #griefjourney #queergrief #queercoach #queerlove #queerjoy
Queer relationships are different. Sure there are some similarities, but we often get more freedom to make agreements and relationship structures that work for us. Do you agree? #queerrelationshipgoals #queerrelationships #instagay
Dating and relationships are an important part of our journey to self-discovery 💘 However, as queer folk, we’re often left to navigate the dating scene without meaningful support. We’ve compiled a few tried-and-true dating and relationship tips to help keep you and your partners safe, healthy, and happy! Swipe to become a dating and relationship pro! #QueerRelationships #QueeringSexEducation #QueerPride #QueerActivism #QueerCulture #QueerFolk #LGBTQ #LGBTEducation
We all have different ideas of what reassurance looks like, and sometimes, those things are not so obvious to our partner(s). Is this a conversation you’ve had in your current relationship(s), and if so, did you find it challenging to traverse those waters? Listen to episode 7, “What R&B Taught Us About Cheating,” to hear Casey and Kamil discuss all the things that could prompt the need for reassurance.. and beyond! You can find us wherever you find podcasts, including @spotify, @amazonmusic, @applepodcasts. #Safewordsluts4lyfe #SafewordPod #SexEdForAll #SexEducationForAll #QueerRelationships #BetterSex #SelfDiscovery #TherapyPodcast #Podcast #NewPodcast #SexPodcast #RelationshipPodcast #QueerPodcast #SexTherapy
It’s birthday week! 👶🏻🧑🏼👶🏻 My twins were born one day before my (C) birthday (4/20 + 4/21) and I think it’s so cool that we all get to celebrate together! I’ve had a lot of people make comments about it being another thing I’d no longer have to myself, as if it is a misfortune for me. But I actually love it! I’ve always felt weird about my birthday and had the “birthday blues” since I was little. Now I find myself really looking forward to being able to celebrate with August + Avery! Seeing the world through their eyes has been wonderful and my birthday is no exception 💞 Do you share your bday with a family member? Drop your thoughts below ⬇️