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Releasing the Phoenix
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🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️An LGBTQ+ holistic mental health organization
🔗 Website: https://releasingthephoenix.org/
🌟 Founder & CEO: Sage Nestler, MSW (He/They)
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Releasing the Phoenix @rtpmentalhealth.bsky.social · 22d
The holidays can be stressful, especially for those in sober living, batyling eating disorders, or in domestic abuse situations. You are not alone, even though we know it can feel that way🫂 Scan the thread below for essential resources

#mentalhealth #holidaystress #sagenestlermsw
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I frequently receive questions from people regarding BPD, and this one deserves to be highlighted.

Check out my answer below:
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#mentalhealth #borderlinepersonalitydisorder #bpd #sagenestlermsw
December 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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The holidays can be stressful, especially for those in sober living, batyling eating disorders, or in domestic abuse situations. You are not alone, even though we know it can feel that way🫂 Scan the thread below for essential resources

#mentalhealth #holidaystress #sagenestlermsw
December 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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This year’s theme for #16DaysofAction is UniTE to End Digital Violence for Women and Girls - and there are specific ways that online harms and abuse affect LBT+ women and LGBT+ people 💻
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December 7, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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The holidays can be stressful, especially for those in sober living and in recovery from/struggling with eating disorders. You are not alone 🫂 Scan through for essential resources

#mentalhealth #holidaystress #sagenestlermsw
November 26, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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Information on various conditions is more accessible now than ever due to social media. If you have found information on BPD and are questioning whether you have the condition, I have provided an outline on how to move forward.

#bpd #mentalhealth #borderlinepersonalitydisorder #sagenestlermsw
Identifying with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Through Social Media — Releasing the Phoenix
How to speak to professionals after identifying with BPD and its symptoms through social media.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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Debunking "trauma bonding" and what it actually is, in contrast to how the term is used across social media - and even reality television in some cases.

#debunkingmentalhealth #mentalhealth #traumabonding #releasingthephoenix #sagenestlermsw
The logo for "Releasing the Phoenix" with the text "Debunking Trauma Bonding" and "Fact vs. Fiction" with the tag "@rtpmentalhealth" Includes the text "Trauma bonding occurs between an abuser and a victim in a relationship. The victim creates an attachment to their abuser due to periods of affection, followed by abuse, which continues in cycles. The emotional attachment the victim has to their abuser makes it very difficult to leave the relationship." "On the internet, and even on reality television, the term 'trauma bonding' has been thrown around almost as slang to portray two people bonding over similar or shared traumatic experiences. Throwing the term 'trauma bonding' around in this context is harmful, because it not only minimizes the dangerous cycles that those in abusive relationships experience with a trauma bond." "It also harms individuals who may have bonded with someone over a shared traumatic experience, which can sometimes lead to a toxic friendship if this is the focus of the friendship. But equating this form of bond to a 'trauma bond' isn't clinically appropriate, and it does contribute to misunderstanding."
November 25, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Happy Intersex Awareness Day! Below is a personal story by an intersex person with awareness information and what intersex is and is not.

#intersexawareness #lgbtqia #releasingthephoenix #sagenestlermsw
Happy Intersex Awareness Day — Releasing the Phoenix
Defining intersex and a personal story brought to you by an intersex person.
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October 26, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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If the government shutdown continues, SNAP recipients won't receive benefits in November. If you are worried about food security for yourself, loves ones, clients, or anyone else, please contact me. I have a plethora of resources across the country.

#foodassistance #snapbenefits
A graphic that features the text "IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING FOOD ASSISTANCE Due to the ongoing government shutdown, those who receive food assistance (SNAP) will not receive benefits in November if the shutdown continues. If you are worried about food security, please reach out to me at sage@releasingthephoenix.org I have a plethora of resources in different states to help anyone who needs assistance. If you are local to Colorado, I also have connections and resources here. You are not in this alone."
October 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Let's talk toxic positivity - and what to say instead when supporting someone who is going through a difficult time.

Read Here: www.releasingthephoenix.org/articles/let...

#toxicpositivity #mentalhealth #releasingthephoenix
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October 15, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Australia just passed a law raising the minimum age for social media accounts from 13 to 16, but the US doesn't have a similar law. This is an incredibly important issue to me. I created a petition calling for a similar law in the US.

More info: chng.it/FwmmDX8pYg

#mentalhealth #socialmedia
Sign the Petition
Raise the Minimum Age for Social Media Accounts from 13 to 16
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September 29, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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We are partnering with Authenticity in Recovery to raise awareness of predatory behaviors and abuse in recovery community organizations. Please click on the link below to learn more, and to sign the petition.

#recoveryabuse #mentalhealth #releasingthephoenix #authenticityinrecovery #mentalillness
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September 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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In partnership with Octave Therapy, discover the new statistics on burnout and mental health amongst those living in New York City.

#mentalhealth #burnout #newyorkcity #releasingthephoenix
State Of Mind Report: New York City Edition — Releasing the Phoenix
NYC Edition Takeaways: ● The Burnout Borough: Brooklyn residents are doing the most, where more than 6% feel burnt out ● A Cloud Over Queens: 20% of Queens residents report that they are depressed ...
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September 10, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Happy September Suicide Prevention Month! Check out the page on our website to leave an anonymous message of hope or to share your story.

Link: www.releasingthephoenix.org/suicide-prev...

#suicideprevention #lgbtqia #releasingthephoenix
sagenestlermsw.bsky.social Sage Nestler, MSW (He/They) @sagenestlermsw.bsky.social · Sep 4
September is suicide prevention month, and at @rtpmentalhealth.bsky.social we are opening the dialogue. As a multi-attempt survivor, this is so important to me. There is a form to send anonymous messages below about your story or a note of hope.

#mentalhealth #sagenestlermsw #releasingthephoenix
Suicide Prevention Month — Releasing the Phoenix
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September 5, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is one of the most painful mental health conditions. Sage Nestler, MSW lives with BPD and updated this article on heartbreak with BPD, originally published by NAMI.

Read: bit.ly/4mzNrsX

#borderlinepersonalitydisorder #releasingthephoenix
Managing Heartbreak with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) — Releasing the Phoenix
Exploring heartbreak within borderline personality disorder (BPD) with helpful coping mechanisms.
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August 11, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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Check out contributor A Wheeler's first article addressing Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) myths! A lives with DID and will be providing education and content on DID for us on a regular basis.

#mentalhealth #releasingthephoenix #queermentalhealth #dissociativeidentitydisorder #lgbtia
Mythbusting Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) with A Wheeler
Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is easily one of the most demonized, sensationalized, and misunderstood mental health disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or…
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July 31, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Today, funding ends for LGBTQ+ youth crisis services through the 988 Lifeline. Please share The Trevor Project's crisis info so that we can ensure everyone knows that there is still support available for LGBTQ+ youth.

See Our Full Post: bit.ly/4kLl9KL

#releasinthephoenix #mentalhealth #lgbtq
An orange graphic with the logo for "Releasing the Phoenix" with the text:"Today, the funding for LGBTQ+ crisis care through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline ends.However, The Trevor Project still provides crisis care for LGBTQ+ youth.Trevor Lifeline: 1-866-488-7386TrevorText: Text TREVOR to 1-202-304-1200TrevorChat: via the website - www.thetrevorproject.orgWe can connect you to any other resources you may need at this time. Visit our website at www.releasingthephoenix.org"
July 17, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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July 16, 2025 at 3:33 PM