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Rainbow Winnike
May 243 min read
When do I tell others about my boundaries?
Boundaries can come in many forms. The most important thing to remember is that boundaries are about what we do and not about controlling...
Rainbow Winnike
May 82 min read
5 tips for talking about your pronouns
5 tips for talking about your pronouns and what to do when you get misgendered
Rainbow Winnike
Apr 262 min read
What does NeuroQueer mean?
What does NeuroQueer mean? There are many ways to answer this question!
Rainbow Winnike
Feb 162 min read
Am I trans? Am I neurodivergent? - Allowing big questions space to unfold
I often hear people wrestle with big questions, like “am I trans?” or “am I neurodivergent?”, these questions often feel very emotionally...
Rainbow Winnike
Jul 13, 20232 min read
What is a gender doula?
When I tell people what I do, the first question is often: what is a gender doula? Doula is a term often used to describe people who help...
leewinnike
Jul 10, 20231 min read
Neurodivergent intuition
For those of us who are highly sensitive, that sensitivity can include intuition and connection to the unseen. Yet, it can require some...
Rainbow Winnike
Jun 5, 20232 min read
The benefits of children knowing and seeing trans adults:
Children often love to see adults dressing and expressing in ways that are unique and fun. It brings them joy when they see trans people...
Rainbow Winnike
Apr 18, 20231 min read
Flexible Structure and ADHD (ASL video)
Anyone with ADHD knows that creating systems of structure can be really challenging. This includes setting up a schedule throughout the day,
Rainbow Winnike
Apr 17, 20231 min read
New gender expression while on hrt?
Gender expression may change while taking hormones or expressing one part of your identity. That's okay and actually pretty common.
Rainbow Winnike
Mar 28, 20232 min read
Letter to parents of trans teens:
I want to offer lots of compassion and gentleness towards all of the mixed emotions you may be feeling. You are important! You are...
Rainbow Winnike
Mar 21, 20234 min read
My story
I often joke with my friends that my whole life has led me here to becoming a gender doula and ADHD/Neurodivergent support coach. In...
Rainbow Winnike
Nov 20, 20222 min read
Trans grief
This is a post I made in response to Trans Day of Remembrance and the Club Q shooting happening on the same day: There is so much to say...
Rainbow Winnike
Nov 7, 20228 min read
7 ways to stay true to yourself during the holidays - Neuroqueer considerations
Staying True to Yourself During the Holidays - Neuroqueer Considerations. A guide to preparing for the holiday season.
Rainbow Winnike
Sep 13, 20228 min read
How to play with gender - 7 tips that may help you get started
How to play with gender - 7 tips that may help you get started from the perspective of a gender doula.
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