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Dr. Kalen Zeiger (they/them)

@drkalenzeiger.bsky.social

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Gay Trans Researcher & Psychotherapist PhD, LMFT, CCTP, CFTP 🏳️‍🌈 they/them 🏳️‍⚧️ Dr. is a gender-neutral title Autistic, ADHD, Dyslexic. Chronic Illness Clinic Focus: LGBTQ+, Trauma, Identity Development Research Focus: Above & Inclusive Healthcare

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Dr. Kalen Zeiger (they/them) @drkalenzeiger.bsky.social · Dec 8

I realized I hadn't posted a Rainbow Rule slide on Bluesky yet, so I wanted to fix that.

Treat others as they want to be treated. If you don't know how they want to be treated, just ask them.

It really is that simple.

#RainbowRule #TransPeopleBelongEverywhere

Image with a rainbow in the background and reads: The Rainbow Rule, Treat others as they want to be treated. Use the pronounce, names, and labels someone wants used. Don't use the pronouns, names, or labels someone doesn't want used.

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God @thegodpodcast.com · 6h

"Conversion therapy" is a polite name for something that isn’t conversion and isn’t therapy. It’s abuse.

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Dr. Kalen Zeiger (they/them) @drkalenzeiger.bsky.social · 8h

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Dr. Kalen Zeiger (they/them) @drkalenzeiger.bsky.social · 8h

That does sound... happy 😅

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Dr. Kalen Zeiger (they/them) @drkalenzeiger.bsky.social · 1d

I'm at Big Pride Littleton in the Radiant Pathways Counseling and Wellness booth today. If you are in Denver Metro, come stop by!

Kalen smiles at the camera with the Littleton pride even in full swing behind them.

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Dr. Kalen Zeiger (they/them) @drkalenzeiger.bsky.social · 2d

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He is impressive!

Dr. Kalen Zeiger (they/them) @drkalenzeiger.bsky.social · 3d

May I introduce Nougat, the playful kitty.

A linx point siamese older kitten is on its back under an ottoman, staring out from under the ottoman with a paw extended toward the canera.

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Dr. Kalen Zeiger (they/them) @drkalenzeiger.bsky.social · 5d

They don't. More and more I am convinced they just do whatever mental gymnastics allow them to harm trans people.

Dr. Kalen Zeiger (they/them) @drkalenzeiger.bsky.social · 5d

This is unbelievable.

Conversion therapy increases fatalities. It does the opposite of what treatments are supposed to do. We ban medical treatments that claim to heal while actually harming. That's not a free speech issue, it's a malpractice issue.

We are in such an upside-down world.

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Dr. Kalen Zeiger (they/them) @drkalenzeiger.bsky.social · 7d

No but thank you 💛

Dr. Kalen Zeiger (they/them) @drkalenzeiger.bsky.social · 7d

THC definitely helps more than anything else 💛

Dr. Kalen Zeiger (they/them) @drkalenzeiger.bsky.social · 7d

I was recently listening to a book where the mc has chronic pain from a knee injury and stated that they feel that if they could stab something sharp in their knee it would stop hurting. I've never agreed more with a statement, but for my back.

Dr. Kalen Zeiger (they/them) @drkalenzeiger.bsky.social · 7d

I have damage to my left shoulder blade and spine from child abuse that causes constant pain and some functioning issues with my left arm and leg.

Normally I can mostly ignore it, but occasionally something will happen and the pain becomes extreme. About 3 days into such an episode and fml.

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Dr. Kalen Zeiger (they/them) @drkalenzeiger.bsky.social · 8d

She, don't tell Cookie - the kitten cat found her chair.

Still holding out hope that the kitten cat's family might be on vacation and I'll get a text or call tomorrow.

A linx point siamese older kitten sits in a blue/grey butterfly chair.

Dr. Kalen Zeiger (they/them) @drkalenzeiger.bsky.social · 8d

That's about how I'm reading it.

Entirely morally bankrupt.

I do not understand why they can't figure out that their only way forward is to be the actual humane party. That means going all in on feeding the poor, caring for the sick, welcoming the strangers.

Instead they want to be maga lite.

Dr. Kalen Zeiger (they/them) @drkalenzeiger.bsky.social · 9d

Entirely agree. Legislators should be compensated exactly with what they have legislated for their constituents.

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Dr. Kalen Zeiger (they/them) @drkalenzeiger.bsky.social · 9d

Definitely one of the two 😆

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Magic: The Gathering @magic.wizards.com · 11d

Wizards of the Coast is hosting a Twitch stream to support Trans Lifeline, a hotline and non-profit organization offering direct support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community.

Tune in to twitch.tv/magic on Oct 4th at 10am PT to play games with us and support!

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Dr. Kalen Zeiger (they/them) @drkalenzeiger.bsky.social · 9d

Right? It was an interesting way to reflect on the fact I like my job, lol 😆

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Dr. Kalen Zeiger (they/them) @drkalenzeiger.bsky.social · 9d

Being a therapist is funny. Very occasionally, client stuff will sneak into my dreams.

ATM, I've got three clients navigating leaving their jobs for various reasons.

Last night, I dreamt I put in my 2-week notice at my full-time job, then woke up semi-panicked because I don't want to quit my job 😅

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Dr. Kalen Zeiger (they/them) @drkalenzeiger.bsky.social · 9d

The kitten cat has discovered yarn, and is a fan.

A linx point siamese sleeps on top of a crochetand knit item, with yarn of a different color than the item wrapped around his paws.

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Dr. Kalen Zeiger (they/them) @drkalenzeiger.bsky.social · 11d

Wait til they find out about their grandma's "pagan" ritual that led to gallons of pope water sitting in their pantry right this moment. 👀

Dr. Kalen Zeiger (they/them) @drkalenzeiger.bsky.social · 11d

same! I've got posters up and posts online myself too. While it's possible to have a linx point siamese be a stray, they are normally cats specifically bred for.

But, if no one has claimed him by Monday, we are going to start vet care.

Dr. Kalen Zeiger (they/them) @drkalenzeiger.bsky.social · 11d

He really is, I'm having a lot of trouble believing he isn't a neighbor's. But so far no one has contacted me.

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Hannah Who @notablyuncool.bsky.social · 11d

Right now, coming out as trans doesn’t end the fight. It often begins it.

But it also begins life.

And life, once claimed, grows louder than any attempt to erase it.

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Dr. Kalen Zeiger (they/them) @drkalenzeiger.bsky.social · 12d

It is starting to feel like that 🙀