Avril Heals’ Executive Director, Jae Ortiz, recounts the progress of the org and themselves in the last year since Exene Avril’s death.

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“When we first learn about sex, we’re groomed to believe that the consequence of owning a vagina is subjecting yourself to pain or discomfort for the pleasure of your partner.”

“writing has uncovered so many pieces of me i never realized needed healing. it gives us the ability to create new narratives for ourselves in ways we were often told we never could.“

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“in one of my last conversations with [Exene Avril], they said that when working in white owned spaces, “we are disposable, always.”

my hope for Avril Heals is to create spaces that foster community for marginalized folks in which every single person feels valued. every single person belongs.”

“I will see you tomorrow, okay? I’m sorry to hang up but I love you. Please be safe and I’ll see you at the meeting, ok? Goodnight Exene. I really love you.”