Tag: supporting

FHriends supporting Boston’s chronically ill, one scratch-made meal at a time

Community Servings provides scratch-made, medically tailored meals to individuals and their families experiencing critical or chronic illness and nutrition insecurity. Recipients may have HIV/AIDS, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, or other life-threatening illnesses that may prevent access to ...

Supporting Casts

One aspect of my gender journey, I don’t mention enough is the importance of the supporting cast I had around me to help me along. They clearly helped me during the times of my life when I was down and almost out when it came to me going any farther as a transgender woman. A prime example w...

Supporting Peace: Taking Anti-Racist Action during Israel-Palestine Conflict

The Israel-Palestine conflict is a long-standing issue with deep historical roots. As it unfolds in the news and on social media, many individuals feel a strong urge to take action. Here are some concrete next steps you can take in creating a more informed and anti-racist society. Educate Yoursel...

Supporting Casts

Recently I wrote a post concerning (among other things) the power of having cis-gender women friends to help your transgender transition along at key times. If you are similar to me, you started your gender journey in the mirror and dreamed of the day when I could enlist another more experienced wom...

Supporting Casts

One aspect of my gender journey, I don’t mention enough is the importance of the supporting cast I had around me to help me along. They clearly helped me during the times of my life when I was down and almost out when it came to me going any farther as a transgender woman. A prime example w...

When Their Homelands Are in Turmoil: Supporting Adult ESOL Students Through Crisis

This article explores the challenges faced by adult English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) students when their home countries are experiencing various forms of crisis. It emphasizes the importance of culturally responsive teaching practices in creating a supportive learning environment that ...