Power with…

Written By Sunnie Townsend (They/Them)

The police state will not be dismantled by having power over each other, by speaking over each other. Generating listening power, healing power, collaborative power, and accountable practices is the way to hear each other's voices. There are varying levels of risk to each underrepresented identity. Acknowledging the risk to exist for each identity gives space for protected and liberating power. Identities are complex because they are collective while also particular to individuals. Let each other's voices be complex. Hear the sound of your queer sibs, notice who’s voices are elevated and the proximity those voices have to power. Be accountable for speaking over others and learn to listen well.

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#risktoexist #generatehealing #traumahealing #loveandbeloved #lgbtqia #nonbinary #enbae #trans #queerhealing #traumainformedcare #queercare #queerowned #queeroperated #queercareconnections #healingchange #healingsocialjustice #generativesomatics

#politicsoftrauma #stacikhaines #trauma #ptsd #healingfromabuse#healingfromtrauma

Sunnie Townsend (They/Them)

Sunnie Townsend is an abolitionist practitioner who provides trauma informed care for Queer and Trans folx who have survived trauma around their gender, sexuality, and or religion. As an experiential educator and wilderness instructor Sunnie walked through the wilderness of intimate and precious parts of their students lives. Sunnie was a Master Educator for 5 years in the Wind River Range of Wyoming & North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Sunnie moved to Seattle to learn more about Trauma. As an experiential educator they witnessed deep trauma their students stories as well as Sunnie’s own life. They received their Masters in Psychology and Theology & Culture and wanted to work with folx who have survived religious trauma. Sunnie believes in the power of becoming oneself through generative safety, belonging, and dignity. They work with folx who want to transition from feeling stuck to living. Sunnie is a trauma specialist and intimacy consultant. They currently work coast to coast with clients.

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