I’ve talked about it before on this podcast, and I will continue to talk about the importance of therapy and healing, especially as Trans folks of color. And in this episode of Dem Bois Podcast, you get to hear it from the perspective of a first-generation, non-binary, bilingual therapist. Today’s guest is Mely Anais Quiroz, and we talk about healing, family, religion, stabilizing mental health, and the trans and non-binary experince.We talk:Mely’s background being born into a mixed-status family - 5:30Experiencing courage as Trans person - 12:09Why Mely got into therapy - 20:51Therapy being a lifelong process - 29:11Addiction to religion as a coping mechanism - 32:56Advice for listeners - 46:42Click here for transcript!Read more about Mely in their bio below:Mely Quiroz is a first gen, trans/enby, bilingual therapist who was born and raised in City Heights, San Diego. Growing up in the hood, Mely’s lived experiences led him to seek healing and empowerment through education and was the first in their family to complete their Masters of Science degree in Multicultural Social Justice Community Counseling from San Diego State University and is working as a gender affirming therapist in a private practice. Mely is excited to share with us how their lived experiences have shaped their work as a mental health and social justice advocate for trans migrants and trans BIPOC clients they serve.https://www.darlenetando.com/clinicians/mely-quiroz-apcc/https://www.instagram.com/melyfresh/https://www.linkedin.com/in/mely-quiroz-7268767a/Episode References:National Queer and Trans Therapist of Color NetworkBrown Boi ProjectAre you enjoying the Dem Bois Podcast? Donate today to help support the cost of production and the honorarium we pay our guests for their time. All donations are tax-deductible. Click here! Donate to support our 2023 Gender Affirming Surgery Grant Fund here!