Prioritizing penetration over everything else explicitly sidelines people who can’t, won’t, or don’t want to have anything to do with it.

When colonization continues to shape the trauma we endure, the approaches we take to heal must be anti-colonial.

If I were to end up conceiving, I would terminate the pregnancy as that was something I was not ready for. I was confident in this choice however, as resolute as I was, nothing could prepare me mentally or physically for the multiple invasions I was going to experience.

As we enter the second year of the pandemic and as our online relationships continue to change, I want to remind you that it is also crucial that we centre ourselves. Don't forget to ask yourself: what feels good? More importantly, don't forget to listen to the answer.

While I don't have a fool-proof way to protect you, think of this: life is just a series of interactions with other humans where every moment could be the last.

I used to look forward to staying up throughout the night, seeking refuge in loneliness. Now, ten months into the pandemic, my anxiety is at an all-time high, especially when it’s time to sleep.