I Am Me; Navigating Identity Through Commitment to Oneself

CW: Today’s guest speaks about their sexual assault / rape. They also recount one morning’s thoughts on dying by suicide. Mx Trina Prince (they/them) is a trans, non-binary, disabled, neurodivergent, white person, who currently lives on the territories of the Kwikwetlem, Qayqayt, Stó:lō, Tsleil-Waututh, Squamish, and Musqueam First Nations (colonially know as Port Moody, BC). Ever since Trina became a survivor of sexual assault in 2009, they have been a huge advocate for ending all forms of gender based violence. Now, Trina is very honoured to be the Board Chair for the WAVAW Rape Crisis Centre in Vancouver and as of January 2021, Trina started a new role as the Manager of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Most importantly, they are a proud cat dad to Tucker. Today’s conversation sheds light on Trina’s realities after their sexual assault, burying themself in work and being busy through their declining mental health. Trina shares how important friendships were and have been - the kind where a friend truly sees you and helps advocate for you when you’re unable to do so. Trina also fills us in on the monumental work they’re doing now, and how that came to be. --- LINKS: Trina on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/trinaprince Trina on Instagram: @trinap4 Website: thesafehaven.co Instagram: @thesafehavenpodcast Facebook: The Safe Haven All the good stuff: linktree/thesafehavenpodcast Email: [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.