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RH: Somatics seems so private and personal, and social change seems so grand and public. How do the two relate?
Hemphill: How do they not relate? We’re all shaped by the world we live in—the things we struggle with and the resources we have available to us—and in turn, we shape the world right back. That has political implications, if not a political root.
Maybe you have a lot of resources and feel nervous about losing them, or you don’t feel like you belong within the greater population. Either scenario shapes your relationships, your politics, and who you are on a fundamental level. That, to me, is why you can’t separate personal from social change.
Justice isn’t just a question of rights or even resources. It’s also about how we feel as individuals and who’s allowed to feel what—which is so often dictated by our history and by society. Feeling is deeply political to me. Liberating feeling is important for whatever justice project you’re working on.
RH: You’re saying that some of our social constructs limit people’s feelings, and part of therapy is to help liberate people from that?
Hemphill: Yes, I get excited about what’s possible for society if we can do that and help people be in relationship.
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Charis welcomes Miss Terra Cotta SugarBaker and Angela Yarber for a celebration of AffirSLAYtions: Affirmations to Slay Your Day the SugarBaker Way and Queering the American Dream. Bring your kids for the story read by SugarBaker and grown-ups get your Queering the American Dream book signed! No reservation or ticket required.
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Community Art Making: Amulet Pouch Making Workshop--Sun. 6/9/24, 2:00-4:00pm at 184 S Candler Street, Decatur, GA 30030 | |
Come out to Community Art Making at Charis! This monthly event is a free and open-ended creative kickback for our community, hosted by local trans and disabled artists Barry Lee and Noah Grigni. This is a safe and accessible space for collective healing through art, welcoming all skill levels, all art forms, and all ages.
This month will be an amulet pouch workshop facilitated by community art-making regular Lisa.
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Q/T YOUTH BOARD GAMES @ CHARIS BOOKS AND MORE--Mon. 6/10/24, 4:30-6:30pm at 184 S Candler Street, Decatur, GA 30030 | |
Charis Circle presents a free Q/T Youth Board Game meetup at Charis Books and More! Join us to play table-top board games and have some casual social time from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm on the second and fourth Mondays of every month. Games will begin at 4:30 pm. The space is supported by licensed therapists and is intentionally oriented to provide a safe and affirming destination for teens 12-17 years old who identify as trans, non-binary, gender-queer, or questioning.
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The Queer Romance Book Club is a group of adults that reads and discusses queer romance stories of all kinds. From new releases to older stories, contemporary to historical settings (with even some fantasy on occasion!), the books we'll read will also feature diverse pairings/configurations, sexualities, and gender expressions. All are welcome! This month's book is D'Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding by Chencia C. Higgins
Next Month: The Prospects by K.T. Hoffman
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Charis and Auburn Avenue Research Library welcome Prentis Hemphill in conversation with Alicia Garza for a discussion of What It Takes to Heal: How Transforming Ourselves Can Change the World. From one of the most prominent voices in the trauma conversation comes a groundbreaking new way to heal on a personal and a collective level.
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Charis welcomes Emma Copley Eisenberg in conversation with Carmen Maria Machado for a celebration of Housemates: A Novel. Two young housemates embark on a road trip to discover themselves in this sparkling novel of love, friendship, and chosen family in a fractured America, by the award-winning author of The Third Rainbow Girl.
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Charis welcomes Lindsay King-Miller in conversation with Billie Sainwood for a celebration of The Z Word. Packed with action, humor, sex, and big gay feelings, The Z Word is the queer zombie romp you didn’t know you needed.
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"Meet Me There" is a monthly intergenerational poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction experience curated by trans/genderqueer poet and sound artist Samuel Ace. Writers exploring genre and gender boundaries will be a special focus of this series.
This Pride Month we bring to you the Meet Me There: Trans Poetry Showcase featuring a stellar group of multigenre trans writers! These writers represent only a fraction of the new work recently published by trans poets and writers.
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Charis welcomes LGBTQ+ influencers Terrell and Jarius Joseph for a book signing of Love Out Loud: Building a Relationship and Family from Scratch. In this honest, powerful guidebook they open up about their joyful love story and family life—and the challenges they've encountered along the way. Terrell and Jarius will chat with readers, take photos, and sign books in person at Charis Books and More. No reservation or ticket required.
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Charis Tiny Door Returns!--Sat. 6/15/24, 3:00-4:00pm at 184 S Candler Street, Decatur, GA 30030 | |
Tiny Doors ATL is celebrating 10 years of bringing big wonder to Atlanta communities. As part of the anniversary festivities, and in anticipation of Charis' 50th birthday celebration in November, Charis Books & More will once again be home to a permanent Tiny Doors ATL installation! Originally installed in 2016, the Charis tiny door was retired when the store was relocated. The new installation will combine elements of the original and current location.
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Trans & Friends--Youth Group--In person meeting--Mon. 6/17/24, 7:00-8:00pm at 184 S Candler Street, Decatur, GA 30030 | |
This is a group for 12-18-year-old trans*people, people questioning their own gender, and aspiring allies. We provide an adult facilitated space to discuss gender, relevant resources, and activism around social issues. Whether silently or aloud, please come ready to consider your own gender in a transient world.
The 3rd Monday of every month is in person!
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Trans & Friends--Adult Group--In Person Meeting--Mon. 6/17/24, 8:00-9:00pm at 184 S Candler Street, Decatur, GA 30030 | |
This is a group for people 18+ and is welcoming to people who are in any stage of their journey including people who are in their 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond, who are questioning their gender or just now coming out as trans in adulthood. The space is open to aspiring allies, spouses, and partners as well. We provide a facilitated space to discuss gender, relevant resources, and activism around social issues. Whether silently or aloud, please come ready to consider your own gender in a transient world.
The 3rd Monday of every month is in person!
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Charis and Cliterati pair up to present an inviting and fierce open mic & reading series that celebrates new voices and seasoned veterans alike. Co-hosted by Karen G. and Theresa Davis, all are welcome to come and share their work. If you would like to participate as a reader or performer, all you need to do is arrive by 7:15 pm ET to sign up on the list.
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The LGBTQ+ Book Club is a group for LGBTQ+ folks and allies to read queer-themed books and books by queer authors! We aim to have diverse thought-provoking discussions about queer identity, history, and topical issues. All are welcome to join! This month's book is Don't Cry for Me: A Novel by Daniel Black
Next Month: How Far the Light Reaches: A Life in Ten Sea Creatures by Sabrina Imbler
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Q/T YOUTH BOARD GAMES @ CHARIS BOOKS AND MORE--Mon. 6/24/24, 4:30-6:30pm at 184 S Candler Street, Decatur, GA 30030 | |
Charis Circle presents a free Q/T Youth Board Game meetup at Charis Books and More! Join us to play table-top board games and have some casual social time from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm on the second and fourth Mondays of every month. Games will begin at 4:30 pm. The space is supported by licensed therapists and is intentionally oriented to provide a safe and affirming destination for teens 12-17 years old who identify as trans, non-binary, gender-queer, or questioning.
Click to read more.
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Kidliterate invites you to join a group of quirky adults who enjoy reading and discussing Young Adult and Middle Reader books. Drop-ins welcome! This month's book is Echo by Pam Munoz Ryan
Next Month: Maybe He Just Likes You by Barbara Dee
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Support the work of Charis Circle, the non-profit social justice programming arm of Charis Books & More, by rounding your next in-store purchase to the nearest dollar or adding a donation of any amount to your total. Thank you for helping fund the feminist future! | |
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