Recommended Authors, Activists, Experts, and other helpful links: 

Bell Hooks - "Gloria Jean Watkins, or her famous pen name, bell hooks, is one such person. As an American feminist, author, social activist and African American woman, Hooks has been a party to inequality at its finest. Her pen name comes from her great-grandmother on her mother’s side, Bell Blair Hooks, a woman who was known for always speaking her mind. Drawing inspiration from this strong woman, Hooks works to draw attention to the issues and write from the heart." 

Nedra Glover Tawwab - "Licensed therapist and New York Times Bestselling author...I help people create healthy relationships by teaching them how to implement boundaries. My philosophy is that a lack of boundaries and assertiveness underlie most relationship issues, and my gift is helping people create healthy relationships with themselves and others." 

Kim Young - "social weaver. strategist. expert troublemaker...Kim is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the Commonwealth of Virginia with over a decade of experience working alongside at promise youth, families, and communities.  Kim is  deeply committed to cross sector collaboration that utilizes an asset based approach to develop strategies which promote community driven solutions to system created problems."  

Laura van Dernoot Lipsky - "founder and director of The Trauma Stewardship Institute and author of Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others and The Age of Overwhelm. Widely recognized as a pioneer in the field of trauma exposure, she has worked locally, nationally, and internationally for more than three decades." 

Devon Price, PhD - Author of: 

Unmasking Autism

Unmasking For Life

Unlearning Shame

Substack (free articles)

Jessica McCabe - Creator of How to ADHD website and book 

Tema Okun - website that offers information on how white supremacy can appear and operate ourselves and our organizations

Matisse DuPont - "educator, consultant, and artist. expertise and scholarship in the areas of gender, sexuality, and identity"

Embrace Autism - website with self-assessments, information, and resources

NeuroClastic, Inc. - "We are a collective of Autistic people responsive to the evolving needs and trajectory of the Autistic community"

Diagnosis resources

Autism Self Advocacy Network

Self-Diagnosis-Friendly Resources and Communities  (UW Autism Center)

 Thinking Person's Guide to Autism - website

A Neurodiversity Facts and Myths Primer 

The Trevor Project

Lambert House - LGBTQ+ resources in Washington State.

DBT: Dialectical Behavior Therapy - Skills for taking control of your thoughts, emotions, and relationships. Free Online Resource   

King County Sexual Assault Resource Center - "Whether you have experienced a sexual assault yourself, or want to know more about how to help your child, a friend or someone else, we’re here 24/7 with support and information to empower you to take your next steps"