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One of the key principles of the peer movement is the drive for social justice. As we enter the early days of summer in the month of June, there are three significant reminders of the importance of social justice: Pride, Juneteenth, and Flag Day. June is Pride Month, commemorating the Stonewall Uprising of 1969 and affirming and celebrating the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. Juneteenth is June 19, a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States when the fina

Many people in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community have experienced rejection, discrimination, isolation, or pressure to be someone they are not. These experiences can have a profound impact on mental health and well-being. Research consistently shows that when people experience acceptance, connection, and community, outcomes improve. Feeling safe enough to be yourself in this world matters. Feeling welcomed, respected, and accepted for who you are matters. For many people, recovery is

This article reflects my personal experiences and recovery journey. Everyone's experience with trauma, mental health, and recovery is different. It took several years, multiple diagnoses, therapy, and a lot of self-reflection before I began to understand that many of my mental health challenges might be connected to trauma. For the sake of PTSD Awareness Month, I wanted to spend some time reflecting on that connection. Like many people, I thought PTSD was something that prima

June brings a shift in light and rhythm. Longer days, more time outdoors, and more opportunities to reconnect—with ourselves, with each other, and with the world around us. This month, we hold space for PTSD Awareness, Pride, and Juneteenth. Each one, in its own way, speaks to resilience, identity, and the ongoing work of healing—individually and collectively. At Pier 360, we continue to center connection in that process. There is no one way to be well, and no one way to be h