“I am worthy. " “My identity is valid. " “I deserve to be happy and safe. " “My life is invaluable and has purpose beyond measure. "
Soak in a warm bath. Listen to soothing music. Meditate. Try tai-chi or yoga. Drink something warm that doesn’t contain alcohol or caffeine, such as herbal tea or warm milk.
If someone refuses to use your preferred pronouns or name, ignore them, or at the least, limit contact with them. To correct someone, you could say, “Actually, my pronouns are he/they,” or “My name isn’t [X], it’s Neo. "
