In Episode 5 of the Affirming Practice Podcast we dive into the idea of "blind -isms" including colorblind racism and the harm "I don't see you gender/orientation, I just see human" can do. Discover why allyship means actively choosing to see, validate, and celebrate people's lived experiences of intersectional identities. Whether you are looking to understand structural biases, learn more about identities different from your own, or figure out what allyship and building affirming spaces looks like in your life, this conversation is for you.Put It Into Practice: Have you ever been on the giving or receiving end of a "blind-ism"? What does it mean to you to be fully seen? Let us know in the comments below, or drop a question in our Google Form linked here: https://forms.gle/wEM9dbByuw8HQNr1A.00:00 - The Emotional Pain of Not Being Seen 01:02 - Welcome to the Podcast & Introduction to "Blind-isms" 01:51 - What is Colorblind Racism? (Eduardo Bonilla-Silva's Framework) 03:24 - Overcoming the "I Don't See Race" Mindset 04:28 - Why Gender Visibility Matters: Bathrooms, Pronouns & Dysphoria 06:43 - Challenging Cisnormative and Heteronormative Assumptions 08:13 - Storytime: A Church Conflict Over Pride Flags & Homophobia 11:10 - The Risks of LGBTQ+ Visibility & Street Harassment 13:15 - Finding Hope: The Importance of Visible Queer Adults 15:45 - "Pray the Hate Away" & Confronting Bigotry Online 16:59 - Dynamic Physical Disabilities & Invisible Illnesses 19:35 - Late-Diagnosed Neurodivergence (Adult Autism & ADHD) 23:04 - Sensory Processing and Environmental Awareness 26:20 - Demystifying Privilege: Why It's a Morally Neutral Fact 30:53 - Intersectionality: When Identity Makes Life Harder 32:40 - Put It Into Practice: Homework for the Comments! 34:14 - Final Thoughts: Celebrating Unbridled Queer Joy