The Great Erasure: When Deleting History Turns Into Deleting Us
Tori Corbett, LCSW Tori Corbett, LCSW

The Great Erasure: When Deleting History Turns Into Deleting Us

From erased records and banned books to deported citizens—it’s all happening. Kilmar Abrego García was deported despite a federal court ruling.
Now “homegrown criminals” and even “mentally ill people” are being threatened with removal to El Salvador.
This isn’t policy—it’s erasure.

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Queer, Sensitive, and Still Here
Tori Corbett, LCSW Tori Corbett, LCSW

Queer, Sensitive, and Still Here

Being queer and highly sensitive can mean living with grief, resilience, and hope—sometimes all at once. This personal reflection explores visibility, belonging, therapy, and the video from LGBTQ+ folks in France that cracked something open in me.

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How Highly Sensitive LGBTQ+ Activists Can Stay Engaged Without Burning Out
Tori Corbett, LCSW Tori Corbett, LCSW

How Highly Sensitive LGBTQ+ Activists Can Stay Engaged Without Burning Out

Feeling emotionally fried by politics? If you're a highly sensitive person (HSP) or a highly sensitive queer (HSQ), activism can feel like both a calling and an emotional drain. This guide breaks down how to stay engaged without burning out—from setting boundaries with doomscrolling to finding activism that fuels you instead of depleting you.

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Gaslit Nation: When the World Calls You Crazy for Seeing Reality
Tori Corbett, LCSW Tori Corbett, LCSW

Gaslit Nation: When the World Calls You Crazy for Seeing Reality

Trump’s State of the Union was a circus of lies, corporate layoffs are being spun as ‘efficiency,’ and the GOP is rewriting history in real-time. Political gaslighting is a strategy designed to exhaust, enrage, and make us doubt reality. If you’re feeling drained, that’s the point. Here’s what’s happening, why it’s intentional, and how to stay grounded when the gaslighting won’t stop.

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When the World Is on Fire, How Do You Justify Therapy?
Tori Corbett, LCSW Tori Corbett, LCSW

When the World Is on Fire, How Do You Justify Therapy?

With rights under attack and chaos everywhere, therapy can feel small—maybe even selfish. But what if personal healing is part of the bigger fight? If you’re struggling to justify therapy when the world is unraveling, you’re not alone. Here’s why investing in yourself isn’t giving up—it’s gearing up.

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Deny. Defend. Depose.
Tori Corbett, LCSW Tori Corbett, LCSW

Deny. Defend. Depose.

Greed is baked into the system. From sky-high profits to denied claims, America’s healthcare monopoly isn’t about saving lives—it’s about protecting the bottom line. When greed replaces care, who pays the price? Hint: It’s not the CEOs.

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When Political Lies Get a Fresh Coat of Sane Washing: A Queer Survival Guide for Election Madness
Tori Corbett, LCSW Tori Corbett, LCSW

When Political Lies Get a Fresh Coat of Sane Washing: A Queer Survival Guide for Election Madness

This post dives into the concept of sane-washing—the political tactic of repackaging outrageous lies as reasonable truths. From Trump’s gaslighting to media normalization, we'll explore how these tactics erode trust, distort reality, and put our freedoms, especially for trans, gay, and queer communities, at risk. With threats like Project 2025 looming, it’s more important than ever to call out the lies and protect the hard-fought progress we’ve made.

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Bisexual and Pansexual: Understanding the Meanings and Embracing Your Identity
Tori Corbett, LCSW Tori Corbett, LCSW

Bisexual and Pansexual: Understanding the Meanings and Embracing Your Identity

A queer bi+ therapist explores the meanings of bisexuality and pansexuality, breaking down the nuanced differences between these identities. Learn about related labels like bi-curious, biromantic, and omnisexual, and get clarity on common myths and misconceptions. This post offers a real-world look at sexual fluidity—and what it means to embrace your bi+, pan, or queer identity without apology.

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Queer, Sensitive, and Stressed: Survival Strategies For Election Anxiety
Tori Corbett, LCSW Tori Corbett, LCSW

Queer, Sensitive, and Stressed: Survival Strategies For Election Anxiety

As the 2024 election ramps up, highly sensitive queers (HSQs) face rising anxiety amid sensationalist headlines and divisive rhetoric. With LGBTQ+ rights on the line, managing election stress is more crucial than ever. This post shares survival strategies to navigate anxiety, set media and conversation boundaries, and create flexible self-care plans—so you can stay grounded, even through Election Day chaos.

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