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Kris Rush, MSW, LICSW
@kris-rush.bsky.social
(She/her)
Washington based therapist. Trained in Sex Therapy, DBT, EMDR, and the Gottman Method.
Lived experience with depression, anxiety, PTSD, and Avoidant Personality Disorder.
Army Veteran
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The ATR Study: Exploring Authority Transfer in Power-Exchange Relationships

Are you kinky and in a power-exchange relationship of 2+ years? We’d love to learn from your experience.

To check eligibility, visit: csueastbay.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
March 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Increased risk of government surveillance for LGBTQ+ individuals based solely on sexual orientation and gender identity news.bgov.com/bloomberg-go...

www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/02/home...

#LGBTQ+ #GSRD
DHS Scraps Ban on Surveillance Based on Sexual Orientation (1)
A Department of Homeland Security unit eliminated policies prohibiting personnel from conducting intelligence activities based solely on a person’s gender identity or sexual orientation.
news.bgov.com
March 1, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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#Bisexual and #Pansexual people make up over 50% of the #LGBTQ community, yet we are the silent majority. Now is the time for us to stand alongside #Lesbian, #Gay, #Transgender, and other #Queer people to make our voices heard as one.

#Pride #AcceptanceMatters #LGBTQRights
February 27, 2025 at 6:14 AM
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The Trump administration has one goal for transgender data, none. They don't want data because it represents facts and research that they don't like. #transrights
www.statnews.com/2025/02/25/c...
CDC will no longer process transgender data
The agency's decision will likely affect a number of federal health surveillance systems that serve as critical resources for researchers.
www.statnews.com
February 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Read the 3rd addition of New Directions in Sex Therapy for the AASECT book club. Peggy Kleinplatz joined the group and it was wonderful to hear her passion in editing this collection. 📚💙
February 27, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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NEW: Pregnancy became far more dangerous in Texas after the state banned abortion, according to ProPublica’s first-of-its-kind analysis, which found the sepsis rate for women hospitalized as they miscarried in the 2nd trimester shot up by more than 50%.

https://propub.li/43487Tj
Texas Banned Abortion. Then Sepsis Rates Soared.
ProPublica’s first-of-its-kind analysis is the most detailed look yet into a rise in life-threatening complications for women experiencing pregnancy loss under Texas’ abortion ban.
propub.li
February 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Feminism benefits men. Straight men in more gender-equal relationships:

💡Are 1/2 as likely to be depressed
💡Are much less likely to get divorced
💡Partake in less alcohol, cigarettes and drugs
💡Sleep better at night
💡Get more frequent and better sex!

- Mary Ann Sieghart, 'The Authority Gap'
February 16, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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The United States is reckoning with a mental health crisis. Yet ProPublica found that health insurers have created barriers for people trying to access this critical care at every step of the process.

🗓️ Join us Thursday, Feb. 20 for a virtual discussion.
February 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
For those who can, Monday Feb 17 is expected to have large amount of protest. If you want/can participate look in your city and state. Many are taking place in the state capitals. I’ll be participating with the my local NAMI affiliate advocating for mental health.
February 15, 2025 at 4:24 AM
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“We know what Stonewall was. And we're here to protect that history."
Outside Stonewall, Trans People Won’t Be Erased
“We know what Stonewall was. And we're here to protect that history."
www.huffpost.com
February 15, 2025 at 12:33 AM
More trans erasure.
“Park Service erases 'transgender' on Stonewall website, uses the term 'LGB' movement”
#transrightsarehumanrights #transrights
www.npr.org/2025/02/14/g...
Park Service erases 'transgender' on Stonewall website, uses the term 'LGB' movement
The website deleted all mentions of "transgender" and "queer" in its history of the Stonewall riots, and only referred to the riots' impact on lesbian, gay and bisexual people.
www.npr.org
February 14, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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Thoughtful questions from Midori, a taste of what you'll explore in her brand new class: Know they Kinky Self.

Online - Mon Feb 17

heyplura.com/events/know-...
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#BDSM #Kink #KinkSky #KinkZone #KinkEducation
February 13, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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A relationship built on honesty is not simply about being honest with each other, but also creating a safe space for your partner to be honest with you and have hard conversations.
February 11, 2025 at 12:23 AM
First book of 2025. 4/5. Learned a few new things about Westboro and found the history interesting. #booksky
February 11, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Second audio book of 2025 4/5 #audiobook #booksky
February 11, 2025 at 4:49 AM
First audio book I finished in 2025. 4/5 #booksky #audiobook
February 11, 2025 at 4:47 AM
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📢 Announcing TASHRA On Demand!

💡 Asynchronous workshops for:
✨ Healthcare Professionals: Earn CE credits while learning inclusive care practices for kinky/BDSM communities.
✨ Community Members: Learn about consent, empowerment, and kink’s role in well-being.

Explore: tashraondemand.vhx.tv/products
February 5, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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The ATR Study: Exploring Authority Transfer in Power-Exchange Relationships

Are you kinky and in a power-exchange relationship of 2+ years? We’d love to learn from your experience.

To check eligibility, visit:
csueastbay.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
January 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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“Not surprised. Disgusted.”: Capt. Sully Sullenberger responds to Donald Trump’s attempt to blame the D.C. plane crash on DEI

#LastWord
January 31, 2025 at 4:21 AM