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Andres Brown

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🤍Our lives literally depend on each other. Community is the only way we get through this. And even though it is scary and overwhelming — we are together in this. 🫱🏾‍🫲🏻

If you need support, reach out. We got this, together. 🫶🏽

#queer #lgbtq #therapy #utah #community by @alabrown22

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9 months ago

What do you think Andres Brown means when they say that sacrificing authenticity harms the soul? Why is pride so important?⁠
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Listen to this week's full episode by clicking the link in our bio!⁠
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#patriarchy #feminism #feminist #equality #womenempowerment #sexism #smashthepatriarchy #breakingdownpatriarchy #genderequality #intersectionalfeminism #womensrights #girlpower #politics #pride #pridemonth #lgbtq #loveislove by @alabrown22

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The wounds of our oppressors are not ours to hold. 💔

Black, Brown, Indigenous, Queer, Trans, Nonbinary, Disabled, Fat, Neurodivergent, Immigrant, and every beautiful intersection— our existence is not up for debate. We will not be scapegoated for the discomfort of others. We will not shrink, apologize, or make ourselves smaller so that systems built against us can remain intact.

We deserve to be vibrant, joyful, powerful, and free. We refuse to carry the weight of someone else’s fragility. We refuse to be blamed for the ways the world resists change.

To our communities: We are not the problem—we are the future. 💜✨

#Wearenotthescapegoat #ExistenceIsResistance #queertherapy #queertherapy #queerrage #selflove #CommunityCare #LGBTQTherapists #QTBIPOCSupport #InclusiveTherapy #MentalHealthMatters #utah #utahtherapist #slctherapy #LGBTQ #therapy #Affirming #therapist #reclaiming #HealingJourney #mentalhealth #QTBIPOC by @alabrown22

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2 years ago

We deserve better than “at least I didn’t discriminate against you”.

Therapy has not been a safe place for queer people. Our history is steeped in “therapy” being used as a weapon against us, with people in positions of power trying to “cure us”. So it makes sense that the bar is low for what we expect out of therapy and therapists. But, we can expect more because we deserve more.

One of my biggest frustrations with my profession is how we conflate affirming someone’s identity with clinical competence. While affirming LGBTQ+ people is foundational, it is just the beginning of building clinically attuned therapy for queer people. Good enough therapy is not good enough. We need affirming and deeply skilled therapists to help us heal from the wounds of society and shame.

I’m on a mission to fill the gap. Stay tuned. 👀

#therapy #lgbtq #queer #queertherapy #gay by @alabrown22

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🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️Coming out is a part of the process, not the end of the journey of self discovery & creation! It isn’t your end-point of self-understanding but rather an invitation to keep exploring without the need to hide.

It’s been over a decade since we “came out”, and we are so glad we did! We didn’t know where our lives would take us when we decided to let our authentic selves shine— in many ways, our paths have been unexpected and surprising. But that’s the beauty of being queer — there is freedom to grow into your becoming! We are not only allowed to keep growing, we are excited to keep learning more about ourselves. 🌱

To share with the world who we are takes courage, especially when there is so much hate and pressure to conform. It can feel scary, but it can also feel freeing. However, it is YOUR story, so you get to choose how (or if) you do it. You don’t owe anyone a coming out. But know that we are so proud of you! Who you are makes the world a brighter place! ✨

So, cheers my loves! Happy coming out day! 💖

#lgbtq #queer #gay #trans #comingout by @alabrown22

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It is so freeing to be nonbinary. Rather than having to choose between being masculine and being feminine, I get to be both. They are compliments, not contradictions! I get to explore, experiment, and express myself using all the colors, aesthetics, and beauty that exist, without feeling like I need to sacrifice who I am. What a gift. 💝

Gender exploration can feel scary at first, but the more we get comfortable with our selves, the more fun it can be. We hear a lot about the difficulties of being trans, nonbinary, queer… but there is also so much beauty and joy. We deserve to honor the part of lives as well.

I love being me. And I hope you love being you, too! 💋

#lgbtq #queer #trans #nonbinary #beauty by @alabrown22

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7 days ago

Our society needs healing, and it won’t come from scapegoating trans people.

Increasingly we are seeing the wounds of toxic rigidity to gender expectations bleed out all around us. The manosphere is spreading its illness and we have a charge to stop it. This isn’t new, but it is spiking. What we are seeing is not normal, organic, or healthy. It is pathological, and it is on us to name it so that we can address it.

This isn’t to say that masculinity is bad. But if your masculinity requires you to disconnect from yourself, others, and humanity, it is.

Healthy gender is about authenticity, not adherence.

#trans #queer #masculinity #gender #lgbtq by @alabrown22

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9 days ago

What a magical night with @equalityutah’s allies gala!
🦋Butterflies was our whimsical take on the theme, “Allies take flight.” So fun seeing friends and supporting the ongoing work for our LGBTQ+ communities here in Utah! 🏳️‍🌈

@bettywho was amazing! We played this song at our wedding, so it was so special to hear it live! Thanks, Betty, for providing some of the soundtrack to our love story. 🎶🤍 by @alabrown22

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12 days ago

I almost changed my outfit because of my belly outline. I loved the look, but then I noticed the curves of my body. I could feel my familiar insecurities creep in, and my confidence dampen. The familiar voices felt so loud— “shrink, restrict, starve, hide.”

But, then I remembered that I have worked too hard to heal my relationship with my body. The belly, in many ways, is a badge of self love.

Our bodies are our homes for our souls, not a house for our shame. They are not meant to be hidden.

So, this is your reminder to wear the cute look. Let your body show. Because, it truly is beautiful.

#therapy #body #bodypositivity #fallvibes #outfits by @alabrown22

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14 days ago

A vulnerable peek behind the curtain.🫶🏽

#lgbtq #queer #trans #nonbinary #therapy by @alabrown22

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16 days ago

My podcast is back lovers & I brought back one of my favorites to talk about freedom in the in between. When we don’t have everything figured out, when we aren’t sure where we stand but we know where we don’t stand. It’s a beautiful & messy spot & I’m currently living in one. Thank you @alabrown22 from @simplemoderntherapy for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. If you’d like the direct link comment LINK & I will send it over!

Otherwise you can find the @this.isashlynn podcast on every platform you listen to podcasts. taken in Salt Lake City, UT by @alabrown22

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My loves, I want to remind us that we do not owe anyone conformity. We are not required to be a version of ourself that makes sense to other people—especially if their framework is limiting and restrictive. We don’t need to dim our light because someone is scared of brightness.

One of the biggest lies we have to heal from is that we are only lovable when we “fit” in. We have been taught that belonging is conditional on us being an acceptable version of our self. So, we feel the need to adjust to external expectations. But we don’t. We can break free from that cage of conformity.

So, this is your gentle and loving reminder to reconnect with your intuition and shine from your authenticity! Be bold. Be weird. Be “confusing”. Be you! ✨ Who you are is worthy of love, and worthy of being seen. The world is better because you exist. I am proud of you!

#lgbtq #queer #trans #nonbinary #gay by @alabrown22

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