Resources for Dealing with Post-Election Grief

With the recent election results in, we recognize that this period can still be intense and stressful for trans folks. Political outcomes often amplify issues that impact us directly, stirring up a range of emotions that may feel challenging to process. To support you through this time, we’ve curated a few resources to help you navigate the post-election period with resilience, self-compassion, and community support.

This is a flyer for a post-election support group, led by FOLX Therapist Melissa, on Thursday, November 21 at 12pm ET / 9am PT. The group will be a grounding session to navigate post-election stress, provide support, and help attendees share, manage anxiety, and find connection. The RSVP link is bit.ly/folx-holding-space. The background of the flyer features purple and pink flowers.

Holding Space: Post-Election Support Group

Thursday, November 21 • 12 PM ET / 9 AM PT

Join FOLX Therapist Melissa (she/her) for a grounding session. Post-election stress and uncertainty can feel heavy, but you’re not alone. This live support group is a space to share, find ways to manage anxiety, and connect with folks who are going through it too. Come as you are, and let’s find peace and resilience together for the days ahead. This event is open to everyone and not just FOLX members.

FREE. Click here to register.

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Grief, Love, and Liberation: Honoring the Winding Path

Monday, November 25 • 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT

Join FORGE for a 2-hour workshop that explores the unexpected twists and turns of grief, love, and liberation. We’ll visit the traditional landscape of losses, both known and unknown, then move beyond to uncover how grief weaves through our lives—from the anticipation of coming out to the bittersweet feeling of moving to a new home.

FREE. Click here to register.

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How Do I Take Action Where I Am? A Workshop Series for Grounding Ourselves in the Fight Ahead

This is a series of five free and by donation workshops by Prison Culture intended to provide concrete ideas and steps that anyone can take. Each session is on Zoom and facilitated by long-time activists and organizers. Please DO NOT register if you know you cannot attend. Space is limited, so please don’t register as a placeholder.

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Recording of the Post-Election Live Embodiment Practice

On November 6, Prentis Hemphill, Alta Starr, and Óscar Trujillo of The Embodiment Institute (TEI) hosted this Post-Election Practice. Watch the recording here.

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Steps For Transgender People Preparing For Federal Crackdowns Under Trump

Journalist and trans rights activist Erin Reed provides guidance for trans people on steps to take in preparation for anticipated restrictions and legal challenges under Trump’s re-election. Reed’s article covers actions like updating identification documents, obtaining passports with correct gender markers, securing medication supplies, and exploring relocation options to safer areas. Read the article here: erininthemorning.com/p/steps-for-transgender-people-preparing

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How to survive the apocalypse (again)

This article by non-binary trans woman Kai Cheng Thom dives into ways to cope and build resilience through community, self-care, and connection. Whether you’re looking for tips on managing stress, tools for self-care, or stories that reflect our shared struggles, this piece offers insight and support for trans folks who know how hard it can be: xtramagazine.com/health/survive-mental-health-homophobia-transphobia-268850

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Finding Support & Building Community After the 2024 Elections: A Guide for LGBTQIA2S+ Youth

To help support LGBTQIA2S+ young people process the outcome of the election, as well as find support and build community, The Trevor Project has a number of tips to consider and explore: thetrevorproject.org/blog/finding-support-building-community-after-the-2024-elections

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How To Survive the Election as a Trans Person

Written by Jade Barber for Queerspace

Written in Australia two years ago, this article offers timeless advice for trans people navigating the challenges of election cycles—advice that applies especially to the 2024 U.S. general election. It highlights how elections often amplify anti-trans rhetoric and policies, impacting trans communities’ mental health and safety. The article suggests strategies for protecting one’s well-being, like setting boundaries on political discussions, staying informed selectively, focusing on self-care, and connecting with supportive communities. By prioritizing personal resilience and choosing how and when to engage, trans people can protect themselves from the intense scrutiny and negativity that often accompany election periods.

Read the article at queerspace.org.au/how-survive-election-trans-person

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Mental Health and Coping Tools by FOLX

FOLX put together a roundup of coping strategies, mental health services, and tips for managing election-related anxiety: folxhealth.com/library/mental-health-toolkit-resources-to-take-care-of-yourself

TWLOHA’s Mental Health Toolkit

The resources in To Write Love on Her Arms’ Mental Health Toolkit offer valuable support for trans people facing the pressures of the 2024 U.S. general election. These resources emphasize coping strategies, self-care practices, and mental health tips that can help individuals manage stress, set boundaries, and seek community support during politically charged times. By providing guides on handling anxiety, grounding exercises, and connection to support networks, TWLOHA equips trans people with tools to navigate the heightened emotional impact that elections can bring.

Access the toolkit at twloha.com/mental-health-toolkit

The 2024 Elections and Beyond: Fortifying Ourselves, Our Organizations, and Our Ecosystems Toolkit

This toolkit from the Building Movement Project offers a series of frameworks and accompanying worksheets for individuals, organizations, and networks to:

  • Clarify values and identify roles that benefit the broader ecosystem
  • Gather the necessary analysis, partnerships, and tools from our movement “pantry”
  • Consider reasons why organizations may want to engage in rapid response efforts
  • Explore stances such as Defend, Disrupt, Demand, Document, Discuss, Design, and Deepen
  • Fortify our individual and organizational well-being for the months ahead

Access the toolkit at buildingmovement.org/blog/electionresourcestoolkit/

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10 ways to be prepared and grounded now that Trump has won

The key to taking effective action in a Trump world is to avoid perpetuating the autocrat’s goals of fear, isolation, exhaustion and disorientation. Continue reading: wagingnonviolence.org/2024/11/10-things-to-do-if-trump-wins

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How To Start A Mutual Aid Program

Big Door Brigade is a website that provides resources for organizing community-based mutual aid efforts. It offers guidance, tools, and examples for building systems of solidarity and support outside traditional charity or government assistance, focusing on community resilience and self-reliance. Visit bigdoorbrigade.com

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How To Start A Copwatch

This PDF provides everything you need to know to start a copwatch for your action or community. Copwatching is a form of direct action in which autonomous, loosely affiliated groups set out to observe and document police activity as a way of preventing police misconduct and brutality. Download from workersdefensealliance.org/sites/default/files/2020-07/HOWTOCOPWATCH.pdf

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