Why Pronouns Matter with Silen Wellington - Ep 28
10/04/22 • 20 min
Words are powerful. For non-binary individuals, the use of proper pronouns is a sign of respect and can help them feel seen and heard. For many cisgender people who are working to become advocates for others, there can be a learning curve when it comes to using new pronouns for those who identify as non-binary.
Silen Wellington shares their experiences of exploring personal pronouns, making mistakes and learning advocacy. Through their stories and work, Silen sheds light on how the act of using proper pronouns can uplift others in the LGBTQ+ community.
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Silen Wellington is a member of the LGBTQ+ community and is striving to make the world a better place as the Alliance for Suicide Prevetion’s LGBTQ+ Youth Outreach Coordinator. Silen believes every young person needs a space to explore who they are and be witnessed for their unique gifts.
Silen’s background is in psychology and music composition, and they are passionate about mental health, advocacy, and community building. Outside of work, they enjoy world-building through performance art, harvesting stories, continual transformation, and unhinged-unfettered-unapologetic dance. Silen’s superpower is creating spaces where people feel safe to come closer to their authentic selves.
silenwellington.com
allianceforsuicideprevention.org
mypronouns.org/what-and-why
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In Your Ellement is a teen-hosted podcast covering conversations with teen allies. Sixteen-year-old host and TEDx speaker, Abby Jones, chats with some of the most inspiring educators, creators, and changemakers reflecting on their teen years, what makes them feel the most “in their element” on the daily, and things they wish they had known as a teenager.
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---> Join our sister organization the ellement collective at their next workshop in Colorado!
Words are powerful. For non-binary individuals, the use of proper pronouns is a sign of respect and can help them feel seen and heard. For many cisgender people who are working to become advocates for others, there can be a learning curve when it comes to using new pronouns for those who identify as non-binary.
Silen Wellington shares their experiences of exploring personal pronouns, making mistakes and learning advocacy. Through their stories and work, Silen sheds light on how the act of using proper pronouns can uplift others in the LGBTQ+ community.
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Silen Wellington is a member of the LGBTQ+ community and is striving to make the world a better place as the Alliance for Suicide Prevetion’s LGBTQ+ Youth Outreach Coordinator. Silen believes every young person needs a space to explore who they are and be witnessed for their unique gifts.
Silen’s background is in psychology and music composition, and they are passionate about mental health, advocacy, and community building. Outside of work, they enjoy world-building through performance art, harvesting stories, continual transformation, and unhinged-unfettered-unapologetic dance. Silen’s superpower is creating spaces where people feel safe to come closer to their authentic selves.
silenwellington.com
allianceforsuicideprevention.org
mypronouns.org/what-and-why
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In Your Ellement is a teen-hosted podcast covering conversations with teen allies. Sixteen-year-old host and TEDx speaker, Abby Jones, chats with some of the most inspiring educators, creators, and changemakers reflecting on their teen years, what makes them feel the most “in their element” on the daily, and things they wish they had known as a teenager.
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---> Check out our website!
---> Join our sister organization the ellement collective at their next workshop in Colorado!
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In Your Ellement is a teen-hosted podcast covering conversations with teen allies. Sixteen-year-old host and TEDx speaker, Abby Jones, chats with some of the most inspiring educators, creators, and changemakers reflecting on their teen years, what makes them feel the most “in their element” on the daily, and things they wish they had known as a teenager.
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---> Check out our website!
---> Join our sister organization the ellement collective at their next workshop in Colorado!
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---> Check out our website!
---> Join our sister organization the ellement collective at their next workshop in Colorado!
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