Ollie and Avery Kaplan

Embracing and accepting ourselves can be a healing journey, one that honors our unique experiences and the inherent value of our bodies.

Just like riding a bike, self-compassion is a skill that must be practiced.

Trust for our bodies is a two-way street just like trust is between people. Our bodies learn to trust us as we learn to trust them, and we often need to make some important changes to achieve this.

A key first step towards self-compassion is feeling safe from harm. We can achieve this by identifying what we need and believing we deserve it. No one is better suited to support ourselves than ourselves.

Actively listening to our bodies and what they’re trying to tell us often seems impossible, especially in 2025 when transgender and nonbinary people and our bodies are under attack. But it is still possible.