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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
🌈 Trans people are often the trailblazers in their families—living authentically, creating space for others to do the same, and showing what acceptance can look like across generations. This Transgender Awareness Week, we honor stories like this one: families growing and healing 💛
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
🌈🌏 October is for honoring diversity! Every voice adds value, every perspective matters, and together we build stronger communities. Join us as we highlight how diverse communities help improve multiple areas of our society throughout the month or share your own stories with us!
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
💛 This Hispanic Heritage Month, we uplift Latina women—and remind each other that depression is real, valid, and you’re not alone. 🌻
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
💔 Leaving doesn’t always mean safety. Post-separation abuse is real — and it’s a tactic abusers use to keep control even after a breakup. At SOQIR, we stand with survivors and advocate for systems that protect rather than harm. 💜 #SOQIR #SupportSurvivors
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
🌈💜 At SOQIR, we know that abuse in LGBTQ+ relationships comes with unique barriers that can deepen isolation. We’re committed to amplifying these realities, supporting survivors, and pushing for resources that truly affirm queer lives. #SOQIR #SupportSurvivors
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
The SOQIR team knows that abuse isn’t always obvious — it can hide behind smiles and “loving” gestures. We stand with survivors, believing them, supporting them, and working toward a world free from control and harm. 💜 #SOQIR #SupportSurvivors
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
🌍💛 Happy International Friendship Day! 💛🌍 Today the SOQIR team celebrates the connections that lift us up, keep us grounded, and remind us we’re never alone. Here’s to friendships that empower, heal, and make us feel seen. 🤝✨ #InternationalFriendshipDay #SOQIR
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
🧠💙 LGBTQ+ women experience PTSD at higher rates than straight women — often due to increased exposure to violence and discrimination. The SOQIR team stands with queer women, advocating for trauma-informed care, healing, and safety for all. 🌈 #PTSD #LGBTQ #soqir
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Good news: our funding has been reinstated after the APHA v. NIH/ACLU lawsuit. We’re hopeful, but there’s more to do — the fight isn’t over yet. 💜 #SOQIRLAB
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
🧠✨ Did you know? Research shows that ADHD is reported at higher rates among LGBTQ+ women compared to their straight peers. The SOQIR team is here to uplift neurodiverse queer folks and push for more awareness, support, and care. 💙💜 #ADHD #LGBTQ #soqir
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
For interracial queer couples of color, love thrived even under stress. But for same-race couples of color, deeper relationship satisfaction came with more stress—especially from lack of outside support. When love is strong, the silence around it feels even louder. 💞🏳️‍🌈 #QueerPOCLove #SupportMatters
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
👑✨ Happy International Drag Day! ✨ Today we celebrate the art and fierce creativity of drag queens & drag kings who keep pushing boundaries and redefining self-expression. Here’s to every performer who turns the stage — and the world — into a place of freedom and fabulousness! #InternationalDragDay
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Happy Non-Binary Awareness Week! ✨ This week, we honor, uplift, and celebrate non-binary people everywhere. Your identities, experiences, and joy matter. Let’s keep creating spaces where everyone can exist fully and freely — beyond the binary. 💛🤍💜🖤 #NonBinaryAwarenessWeek #SOQIR #BeyondTheBinary
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
Queer couples made up of two women of color felt less stigma in public—but faced the most exclusion from family. Their love was less judged on the street, but more silenced at home. Visibility doesn’t always mean acceptance. 💔🏳️‍🌈 #QueerLove #Intersectionality
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Remembering Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick, a pioneer of queer theory whose work transformed how we understand sexuality, gender, and desire. Her bold ideas challenged norms and opened space for radical queer thought. 📚✨ #EveKosofskySedgwick #QueerTheory #LGBTQScholarship #QueerStudies
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Queer people of color in both same-race and interracial relationships face more microaggressions and discrimination than those in white or white-partnered relationships. These findings echo lived truths: LGBTQ+ rights conversations must always include race. 🏳️‍🌈✊🏾 #IntersectionalityMatters
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
Today we honor Pride and the legacy of the Stonewall Riots—an uprising led by Black and Brown trans and queer people fighting back against police violence. Pride is protest and joy. At SOQIR, we celebrate and continue the fight for LGBTQ+ liberation. 🌈✊ #Pride #Stonewall #QueerLiberation #SOQIR
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Honoring Adrienne Rich—whose powerful poetry and essays explored the politics of identity, sexuality, and power. Her concept of the “lesbian continuum” helped expand how we think about queer connection and feminist resistance. 🌿📖 #AdrienneRich #QueerTheory #LesbianHistory #LGBTQVoices
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Celebrating the legacy of Audre Lorde—Black lesbian feminist, poet, and truth-teller. Her work challenged systems of silence and demanded intersectional justice, shaping the foundation of queer and feminist research today. 🖤🌈 #AudreLorde #QueerTheory #Intersectionality #LGBTQHistory
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Neurodivergent and LGBTQ? You’re not alone. 💡🏳️‍🌈 Many in our community live at the intersection of diverse brains and identities — navigating the world with strength, creativity, and insight.#NeurodivergentAndProud #LGBTQCommunity #Neurodiversity #Intersectionality
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Today we honor and remember the 49 lives lost at Pulse Nightclub on June 12, 2016. We stand with the LGBTQ+ and Latinx communities in grief, resilience, and the ongoing fight for safety and justice. 🕯️ #PulseRemembrance #HonorThemWithAction #LGBTQResistance
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Honoring Gloria Anzaldúa—whose groundbreaking work bridged borders, identities, and language. Her writing gave voice to queer, Chicana, and feminist experiences, reshaping how we understand intersectionality and identity in queer research. 🌈📚 #GloriaAnzaldúa #QueerTheory #Borderlands #LGBTQHistory
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Did you Know? Queer women are less likely to be insured and less likely to use sexual and reproductive health services. However, lesbians in states with more protective policies had a decreased risk of preterm birth and had higher birthweight infants.
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Today on HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day, the SOQIR team honors the strength and advocacy of those who have lived through decades of the HIV epidemic. Your voices and experiences continue to shape the path toward equity, care, and justice. #HIVLTSAD #LongTermSurvivors #SOQIR #HIVAwareness
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
With so much queer research being shut down, we take the time to celebrate trailblazer Winn Kelly Brooks — a fierce advocate, brilliant mind, and cornerstone in LGBTQ+ research and activism. Their legacy lights the path for generations to come. 🧠🏳️‍🌈 #QueerResearch #LegacyOfExcellence #WinnKellyBrooks
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
🚨 Over 588 anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced in 2025 — targeting trans rights, healthcare, and education. This is a coordinated attack. Stay informed. Speak out. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 #ProtectTransRights #StopTheHate #Pride2025
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
June is for celebration! 🌈🌍 Honoring Pride Month and Immigrant Heritage Month — a time to uplift identity, love, and heritage. #PrideMonth #ImmigrantHeritageMonth #CelebrateJune
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Introducing Birdy, the SOQIR Lab’s resident cutie! 🐾✨ Whether offering emotional support or just being the best little sidekick, Birdy is always here to brighten our days. Give this good pup some love! 💜 #SOQIRLab #BirdyTheDog #PawsitiveVibes
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
DID YOU KNOW? Research suggests that clinicians “do not feel prepared” to provide reproductive and sexual healthcare to Sexual and gender minority individuals. (Jung, 2023)
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
Happy Pansexual & Panromantic Visibility Day! 💖💛💙 Love and attraction go beyond gender, and today we celebrate the beautiful spectrum of pan identities. You are valid, seen, and celebrated! 🌈 #PanVisibilityDay #PanPride #LoveIsLove
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Happy World Day for Cultural Diversity! 🌍✨ Our differences make us stronger—let’s celebrate diverse cultures, voices, and perspectives that shape our communities. Embrace, learn, and uplift! 💜 #CulturalDiversityDay #StrongerTogether #CelebrateDiversity
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
“Everyone there was trans or gender non conforming. And that's where I was able to start talking freely about a lot of my experiences and experimenting with who I was.” [SOQIR participant, Ruth,(SHE/HER)]
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Happy Agender Pride! 💚🖤🤍 Today, we celebrate those who exist beyond the gender binary and affirm that all identities are valid. Agender people deserve visibility, respect, and joy—today and every day! 💫 #AgenderPride #GenderIsExpansive #YouAreValid
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Today, we stand against homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia. 🌍🏳️‍🌈 Everyone deserves to live with dignity, safety, and love—free from discrimination. Let’s uplift LGBTQ+ voices, fight for equality, and create a world where all identities are celebrated. 💜 #IDAHOBIT #LGBTQRights #EndDiscrimination
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
DID YOU KNOW? About 22% of people experiencing homelessness identify as genderqueer or nonbinary AND more than half of Black transgender women have faced homelessness at some point in their lives. [(Ecker, 2018), (Price, 2019)]
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Meet Moo, one of the tiniest (and fluffiest) member of the lab! 🐶✨ This white-and-black spotted Havanese is always around to boost morale, offer cuddles, and remind us to take a break 😍 #LabMascot #MooTheHavanese #CutestCowDog
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
“[After hanging out] I just remember being like, there's something about the energy left in the space that I really liked. And just like I could still feel my partners’ energy there in my space for a while.” [SOQIR participant EMMA,(SHE/HER)]
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
DID YOU KNOW? In a 2021 study, Lesbian women who were considering pregnancy felt a lack of support from families of origin. (Leal, 2021)
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Happy International Lesbian Visibility Day! 🌈💜 Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and beauty of lesbian women everywhere. Let’s continue to uplift and honor lesbian voices and stories, every day. #LesbianVisibility #LesbianPride #LGBTQVisibility
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
“She had flour in her face for like a little bit, but she was telling a story and I didn't want to interrupt her...It was adorable.” [SOQIR participant, Arianna,(SHE/HER)]
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Did you know? Not being in a romantic relationship and less connection to the LGBTQIA+ community were predictors of loneliness for gay and lesbian older adults (Hughes, 2023).
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Today, we go silent to amplify the voices that are too often silenced. 🏳️‍🌈✊ The Day of Silence is a powerful stand against LGBTQ+ bullying and erasure. Join us in breaking the silence and advocating for a world where every voice is heard. #DayOfSilence #LGBTQVisibility #BreakTheSilence
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
‘I had actually grown to get a lot of acceptance from [my partners'] parents that I didn't get from my parents.’ – Rebecca (she/her), SOQIR participant. Queer love isn’t just about partnership—it’s about finding family, support, and acceptance in unexpected places. 💜🏳️‍🌈 #FoundFamily #QueerLove
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
Happy International Asexuality Day! 💜🤍🖤 In the U.S., asexual voices are often overlooked in conversations about identity and rights—let’s change that. Today, we celebrate, uplift, and advocate for ace visibility and inclusion! #InternationalAsexualityDay #AceVisibility #AceInclusion
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
We wish it was an April Fool’s joke, but SOQIR’s funding has been cut—like so many other LGBTQ+ studies. Losing queer research means losing our stories, resources, and rights. We’re heartbroken, but our commitment to the community remains. Stay loud. Queer knowledge matters. #QueerResearchMatters
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Today, on #TransDayOfVisibility, we celebrate the strength and brilliance of trans and nonbinary people everywhere. Visibility matters—because every story, every voice, and every life deserves to be seen and heard. 💙💗🤍 #TDOV #TransVisibility
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Did you know? LGBT+ women are more likely to believe they had received poor treatment from health care providers because of their gender compared to non-LGBT+ women (Dawson, 2021).
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
“If we weren't together, we were texting and Snapchatting and Instagram messaging, like, literally at the same time, like about 3 different things. It was a constant ‘we need to be talking all the time about every thought that is going on in our head’.” - SOQIR participant: ELEANOR, (SHE/HER)
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
Did you know? Sexual & Gender Minority (SGM) people experience a lot more sleep problems than cis/het people. 32.1% of lesbian women and 43.3% of bisexual women experience sleep disturbance in at least 15 days every month (-Millar, 2019).
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The SOQIR Study @soqirstudy.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Double the mischief, double the love! 😻 Meet Andy & Violet—partners in crime and cuddle buddies for life. 💜🐾 #SiblingGoals #AndyAndViolet
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