+1 to Armor Class: Protecting Yourself with Healthy Boundaries
1Streamed on https://www.twitch.tv/geekgirlcon
Geeks who identify with marginalized identities are sometimes treated disrespectfully or discriminated against in geek spaces. It can be hard to determine where we should draw the lines for ourselves and how to enforce healthy boundaries without feeling dramatic or sensitive. Join us as we discuss effectively setting healthy boundaries in geek spaces (i.e., streaming, at cons, and online gaming spaces).
Elizabeth Kilmer (She/Her) @DoctorsKilmer
Shawna Spain (She/Her) @likesevenspoon
Jay Justice (She/Her) @ThatJayJustice
Amelia Herbst (She/Her) @WanderingShrink
Diana DiMicco (She/Her) @BardnBarbarian
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