5 things that being queer taught me about health
The life lessons that I have learned from ten years out as a queer femme apply to every aspect of my life, including my healthcare. You deserve to feel normal and cared for, and you are entitled to flexibility and self-efficacy in all situations, but especially with your doctor.
Stress Isn’t What you Think It is
When we think about stress, we almost always think of mental stress. In reality, our bodies respond to all challenges, whether mental or physical, in the same way. This response can help us learn and grow if we have the resources to adapt to the challenge, or it can lead to anxiety and burnout. Learn how to reduce burnout and change stress into success in this post.
Your Body Is Part Of You
I’m not about to take a stance on the major philosophical debate of the mind-body problem. But I am going to state something obvious: your body is part of you.
Create A Community That Cares
To really thrive, you need to surround yourself with people who care for you. And when I say “care for you”, I don’t just mean people who love you – I mean people who will mentally and materially support you.
Welcome to the blog
I’m Arlie!
And this is my first blog post.
With 8 years of post-secondary education, plus many years of lived experience as a patient and as a queer woman, I have a lot of thoughts on a lot of things.