By Sammy Eartle|2024-08-07T15:52:37+00:00July 26, 2024|

Identity and Expression

I would like to preface this by saying, as always, that this is my own individual experience and perspective. Everyone has a unique set of experiences and sometimes they overlap with their peers, […]

By Sammy Eartle|2024-08-07T17:10:47+00:00July 16, 2024|

My Experiences Coming To Understand My Queerness

To start, I’d like to say that I identify as a non-binary pansexual person. I’ve come to this understanding after a number of years exploring my identity and sexuality. […]

By Sammy Eartle|2024-07-15T18:29:46+00:00July 15, 2024|

My Experiences with Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar disorder (BD) is a mental health condition in which an individual experiences alternating depression and mania. Previously known as manic depression, an estimated 4.4% of adults experience bipolar disorder at […]

By Michelle Beyer|2024-06-18T19:08:30+00:00June 15, 2024|

Welcome To Our LGBTQ+ Blog!

Welcome to ASCEND’S LGBTQ+ blog page. Hello, I am Michelle Beyer, the Executive Director of ASCEND. Here at ASCEND, we are committed to supporting and serving our friends in […]

By Sammy Eartle|2024-06-15T16:56:10+00:00June 14, 2024|

Introducing Sammy Ertle

Hello! I’m Sammy (he/they/them), one of the Program Coordinators here at ASCEND.

I operate as Peer Support, and I am also responsible for outreach to the LGBTQIA+ community and am part of […]