Center for Hope & Healing

12/27/2025

Instead of a year in review, contemplate these morsels of wisdom….

12/25/2025

12/16/2025

We mourn with communities around the world affected by recent acts of violence. Support and resources are available: https://ow.ly/ny9m50XJGkR

12/15/2025

Slow down and take time to honor your grief during this holiday season

12/14/2025

The hard work

12/10/2025

Sometimes, our rights feel guaranteed and we take them for granted. But for many, even locally, those rights are not a given. Human rights are positive, essential, and attainable for all!
What is something you’re glad to have been able to choose to do today? How can you support others in making those rights achievable for them too?

12/01/2025

We honor those that lost their lives to HIV and companion those who mourn. We advocate for continued research.

On World AIDS Day, we honor the lives of those lost to HIV, along with the resilience of those who have paved the way for progress.

But the Trump administration’s cuts to HIV funding threaten the gains that we have made. It is our responsibility to carry on the legacy of those who we’ve lost by doubling down on the fight to end the HIV epidemic.

Today is not just a day for remembrance — it’s a call for action.

12/01/2025

Sometimes things don’t go according to plan throughout your day. But there is power in the pivot!

Take a few breaths, dance it out in your office, treat yourself to a coffee. Do what you have the capacity to do in that moment.

Let me know about a quick pivot you have done in your day to empower you.

11/29/2025

We’re hosting a food drive! ✨
We know our local community is struggling and want to do all we can! If you too would like to support, find the bin in our upstairs offices to leave your donations. Every little bit will make all the difference! Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. 🥫

11/21/2025

“Transgender Day of Remembrance seeks to highlight the losses we face due to anti-transgender bigotry and violence. I am no stranger to the need to fight for our rights, and the right to simply exist is first and foremost. With so many seeking to erase transgender people—sometimes in the most brutal ways possible—it is vitally important that those we lose are remembered, and that we continue to fight for justice.” —Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) founder Gwendolyn Ann Smith

As PFLAG members and supporters—as human beings—it is imperative that we boldly, loudly, and publicly honor those we have lost to anti-trans violence and hate. Our trans loved ones deserve to thrive and be their authentic selves, not to be the victims, scapegoats, and targets of those with cruel political agendas. PFLAG will continue to fight for equal rights and access to medical care, and advocate side-by-side with our trans loved ones so that they are safe, celebrated, empowered, and loved in every aspect of their lives. 🏳️‍⚧️

Here are some actions you can take this Trans Day of Remembrance:
• Reach out to your local PFLAG chapter to find TDOR events in your area. (Find your chapter at pflag.org/find)
• Take action against trans violence, by joining Fighting For Our Pride. This grassroots, nationwide campaign focuses on advocacy at the state and local levels where the most harmful legislation against our trans loved ones is being passed. Learn more about the campaign, and take the pledge at pflag.org/FightingForOurPride

11/20/2025

We are here to support our trans community in St Charles County

This week, we honor, uplift, and stand with our transgender community. 🤍
Transgender Awareness Week is a time to amplify trans voices, celebrate identity, and raise awareness about the challenges still faced today.

🏳️‍⚧️ When we listen, learn, and take action, we build a safer and more inclusive community for all.

If you or someone you love is seeking support, you are not alone. Here are helpful resources you can reach out to:

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🌈 Local St. Louis / Missouri Resources

📍 Metro Trans Umbrella Group (MTUG) – STL-based support, community groups & events
🔗 www.stlmetrotrans.org

📍 PFLAG Greater St Louis– Support for LGBTQ+ individuals, parents & families
🔗 pflagstl.org

📍 TransParent USA – St. Louis Chapter – Parent support for families of trans youth
🔗 www.transparentusa.org/st-louis

📍 PROMO – Missouri’s statewide LGBTQ+ advocacy organization
🔗 www.promoonline.org

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📞 Hotlines & Crisis Support

💜 Trans Lifeline (Peer support run by trans people)
📱 877-565-8860

🌟 The Trevor Project – 24/7 Crisis Support for LGBTQ Youth
📱 Call: 1-866-488-7386
💬 Text: “START” to 678-678
💻 Chat: www.thetrevorproject.org

🆘 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline – Dial 988
(Press 3 for LGBTQ+ support in some regions)

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Let’s continue to listen, learn, advocate, and celebrate our trans community — not just this week, but every day. 🏳️‍⚧️

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11/10/2025

Welcome to Mental Health Mondays! Check in with us every Monday to see how we can challenge you to improve your emotional headspace. Alongside Funeral Women Lead, we will highlight ways to handle burnout and develop emotional intelligence.
Sleep is essential for mental well being. Good sleep improves brain function, boosts your immune system, and reduces the risk of chronic diseases. Sleep is also crucial for cell repair and growth. Quantity and quality sleep matters. How much sleep you need will differ, but the average person needs 7-9 hours of sleep each night. Sleeping in a dark cool room with no electronics can improve the quality of sleep you are getting. Do you think you are getting enough sleep? How can you improve your sleep hygiene this month?