Personal Stories
These blog posts are a mix including some written by youth and teens in the OK2BME program. They help us to understand why programs like OK2BME and school GSAs are important. If you would like to write a personal story for our blog, please contact us at ok2bme@caminowellbeing.ca
Queer Houseplants & Their Therapeutic Value, by Tyner, OK2BME Therapist
Gardening and caring for house plants increased in popularity throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Caring for plants gave us something to focus on. Tyner, one of Camino’s OK2MBE therapists, wondered what the impact of houseplants is today – especially for the 2SLGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent communities.
Back to School Tips for 2SLGBTQIA+ Students, by OK2BME
Can you believe it?! It’s that time of year again!! OK2BME has some tips for 2SLGBTQIA+ students – and some bonus tips for allies – as we head back to school.
A Day of Chaotic Joy at OK2BME’s Annual GSA Conference, by OK2BME
“Everyone is welcome” is drastically different from “we built this with you in mind.” That framing is what makes the GSA Conference for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth across Waterloo Region such a unique and magical space.
The Meaning of Pride – repost, by Alicia Rubel
In honor of Pride Month, we are reposting this blog from 2021: I am writing this post on the meaning of Pride. I have sometimes heard people ask why it is called Pride and express confusion about why we associate ourselves with a characteristic that some people consider a sin. Here are some of my thoughts on the topic.
Holiday Tips for Queer Folks!, by Jacki
The holidays can be a joyous, celebratory time. They can be full of dread. They can be a mix of ALL THE THINGS! Here are some tips to help you through.
Hello from Erin! Our new Community Engagement Lead, by Erin Huston
Hi everyone! I’m Erin Huston (she/her) and I am BEYOND excited to be introducing myself as OK2BME’s new Community Engagement Lead!
Trans Day of Visibility – More than Visibility, by Alicia Rubel & Jacki Yovanoff
It is Trans Day of Visibility this Thursday, March 31. Trans Day of Visibility is a day to celebrate the accomplishments of trans and gender nonconforming people and to raise awareness of the ways that trans people continue to face oppression.
Loving Sailor Moon, loving myself: The importance of addressing femmephobia on Pink Shirt Day, by Adam Davies - guest post
Guest post by Adam W.J. Davies, Assistant Professor, Family Relations and Human Development, University of Guelph
