2nd Annual Mourning on Mother's Day: A Queer & Trans Healing Event

Are you a member of the Transgender, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, or Queer+ community and grieving on Mother's Day? We are having an all-ages event for community members who would like to spend the evening in company. We intned to have surrogate moms on site, who--if you like--can provide motherly hugs and wisdom up to your comfort level.

This event is for Qmmunity members whose mother (not all scenarios included):

• Has passed away
• Is incarcerated
• Is not emotionally available
• Does not accept you/your identity

OR

• You're a Queer/Trans mother whose children don't accept you
• Relationship with your mother is active, but complicated
• Or any other reason you may be grieving on Mother's Day--basically, if you feel you might need to be here, this space is for you.

Doors open at 2:30pm, we will have a healing circle at 3:00pm SHARP, you must be on time to attend the healing circle. A healing circle is a private space to express your true feelings on this day--and connect and heal with others. It is not group therapy, and is not considered professional mental health advice; it is not supervised by mental health or medical professionals. If you are not interested in the healing circle, just arrive at 4:30pm. (The healing circle will also be available via zoom to those not able to attend in person the day prior.)

After 4:30, when the circle ends, the space will be a free-for-all, we will have board and card games, snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, and other activities. This will be optional socializing and connecting with others who are grieving, surrogate moms, and hopefully a chance to make new family.

Come for the whole event, or just part of the event!

ACCESSIBILITY: Our goal is to make this event as accessible as possible. The location does meet the requirements of the ADA, and all restrooms in the space are accessible and will be gender neutral. If you have specific needs, please contact us at found.family.collective@gmail.com, when possible and practical we will make modifications to the space/programming to suit your needs. If you are a sign language interpreter willing and able to donate your time, please reach out.

SAFETY: Our core values are Self-determination, Honesty, Anti-oppression, Restorative Justice, Empathy. It is our goal to provide the safest spaces possible, however, there are no 100% safe spaces. By attending our event, you agree to uphold the core values to the best of your ability. You also agree to honor the consent and boundaries of the individual's in the space, and you agree to honor the norms and agreements collectively consented to in the space. When possible, we will utilize restorative justice to restore safety and consent back in the space, however, any individual who intentionally, recklessly, or continuously dishonors any of these agreements/values may be asked to disengage from the event. (Feel free to ask us and we will happily provide more information about how we approach harm and conflict in our spaces.)

*The healing circle will also be available to those not able to attend physically via Zoom on Saturday, May 11 at 5:00pm (<<