Speak Up For Yourself: Communication Skills for Self Advocacy

Is expressing your wants and needs kind of terrifying for you, too? Do you feel like you’re exposing yourself to rejection or potentially hurting or inconveniencing others? You aren't alone—and we’ve got you.

After learning healthy self-advocacy the hard way, Joe and Elly put what they've discovered into this zine so that others can learn from their mistakes. Whether you’re navigating something as simple as what to have for lunch or something as complicated as finding a safe and affordable place to live, this handy guide offers up tools for expressing your wants and needs in ways that allow for connection, vulnerability, and joint solutions.

By Joe Biel and Ellly Blue