ONLINE: Queerness & the Relationship Escalator

What is the relationship escalator? In short, it is the default set of societal expectations (a sequence of progressive steps) for intimate relationships... aka the pressure that makes us worry why we're not married and/or don't have kids "yet." But what we really want to know is: What if we don't want kids and/or a marriage? Do we have to do all this in a certain order? Why is there so much pressure and a deadline?

In this workshop, you can expect an open discussion around heteronormativity, mononormativity, and how we can expand our definitions and curate more fulfilling experiences for ourselves with regard to sexual orientation and relationships. What does it mean to be queer? How do I see and define my relationships? How can expanding the way I relate be beneficial for my well-being? We will begin with an (optional) meditation before moving into a discussion, during which participants are encouraged to ask questions.

We welcome your full self and encourage you to participate as much or as little as you're comfortable with.

PRESENTER:

Jessica Lin (she/they) is a queer, 2nd generation Taiwanese Chinese American woman with 15+ years’ experience in holistic health. Her dedication to healing comes from her experiences with chronic illness, sexual assault and domestic abuse. She is a certified yoga teacher and teaches with an emphasis on body inclusivity and decolonization. Her current studies also include foraging and Traditional Chinese Medicine passed down through her family. She has a BA from Scripps College and is the founder of SoCal Zine Fest (formerly Pomona Zine Fest). In her free time, Jessica enjoys hiking, hosting board game nights, and photographing cats in her neighborhood.

TICKETING:

$15 - $35 in advance. Please pay at the level you can comfortably afford.

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We offer a sliding scale, so that cost is not a barrier to attendance.

The regular ticket is $25. This is what most people should pay.

The $15 ticket is offered for those for whom the $25 ticket would be a barrier to participation. If $25 is too much, we take your word for it! Just pay $15.

Have a great salary? Feeling generous? Paying at the $35 level allows us to make the discounted ticketing available to others who need it.

So - that's it! Choose the level you can comfortably afford.

ACCESS:

This will be a live, online class offered through Zoom. To participate, you may need to download the free, basic version of the Zoom app before the class! This class will not be recorded and is not available for later viewing.

Zoom now provides closed captioning which will be available for this event.