A Pride month reflection on being a queer massage therapist in Wilmington, Delaware, with PTSD. on how massage can trigger trauma, why continuous consent matters, and the importance to find queer- and trans-affirming bodywork where you can finally exhale as your whole self.

I believe that capacity grows through consistent practice, co-regulation, and time for integration. We do not need to push harder or be stoic. We need understanding, connection, safety, and compassion. And we need to give ourselves permission to begin.