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Instead, they were taught to shrink themselves.

I definitely [had to] shield myself from femme-phobia, transphobia, and racism in that space.

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And afterwards, they were left to navigate the lasting trauma of that experience.

That work was highly internal, they say.

An education in chakras and sound healing and color therapy and meditation commenced.

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An altar was built.

Developing a habit around my own healing really allowed me to flourish, they say.

It was in this space that I really felt like a portal was opened, they say.

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The news of that really shook me.

I felt debilitated, Jordi says.

Then, they were invited to a Black Lives Matter gathering.

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It was the most people Id ever been aroundover 1,000 people in the street, they say.

It was very deeply affirming.

Jordi joined themsleeping in a tent on site for 28 days.

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In other words, they graduated from self-healer to a healer of others.

I showed up there with my crystals and with my sound bowls.

I knew I needed to be well in that space, and I knewhowto be well in any space.

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People really resonated with my energy, they say.

It was really awakening and illuminating.

It was taxing, they say.

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[Right now], my existence is revolutionary.

So I am definitely unicornized.

If Hollywood wasnt the place for them, Jordi realized, the world contained many other stages.

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Healing does not exist in a void because we do not exist in a void, they say.

It really does take a village to heal.

And at the same time, the healing of communities requires individual action.

Jordi says we need to ask.

Healing will have to be radically connected to the Earth.

As the systems around us crumble, violently, people are getting hurt.

We need to ground to find stability.

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Over the past six months, Jordi says theyve seen progress in this area: Mutual aid.

People with resources sharing those resources.

Black trans/queer people having their Go Fund Me [campaigns] fully funded.

Taking care of each other, they say.

But thats not enough.

As Jordis own winding path exemplifies, they believe healing isnt a destination.

You dont one day arrive at a healed place and dust off your hands.

There is no constant that is promised, particularly around comfort or around health.

The next phase of healing for Americans will require a return to Indigeneity, Jordi says.

Healing will have to be radically connected to the Earth, they say.

As the systems around us crumble, violently, people are getting hurt.

We need to ground to find stability.

And they hope to find some rest.

I really want somebody to say, Sit down.

Heres a cushioned seat at the table.'

Theyll be the first to pull out the chair next to them for someone else.

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