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Roy Graff

Open Relating newsletter - February 2024

Published about 1 year ago • 1 min read

Dear Reader

I am not writing to you intentionally on Valentine's day week - I simply didn't get around to sending the newsletter at the start of the month. I had a week's snow-filled holiday at the end of January followed by a scheduled minor operation - a vasectomy, which needed a few days recovery at the start of this month.

Curiously when I posted about my vasectomy on Threads, it received more likes by far, than anything I have posted there ever. Someone even accused me of being paid by George Soros to promote that post! Makes me think it was a good idea to share my own journey and encourage more penis-havers to do it, if they know that they don't want any (more) children.
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The top image is from the podcast Normalising Non-Monogamy. I recently returned to speak with Emma and Finn after first getting on their podcast in 2021 with my partner. You can listen to this latest episode here. It's gets quite personal.

The next online peer support is March 3rd

The monthly group session continues for small-group deep dives, mutual support and amazing insights. From February it will be held on the first Sunday of each month (with breaks for summer in August).

This year you also have the option of getting an annual subscription that saves money and time. There are 2 options.

Book a session with me in 2024

Your initial consultation is 20 minutes and carries a fee. It can provide a lot of value on it's own if you have something specific that you'd like insight or advice on.

When you book a full session, the amount you've paid for the initial consultation will be credited to you with a discount code.

Quick links to website resources that you may find helpful:

My wish for 2024 is to help more people discover pathways to happy healthy relationships that are compatible with their boundaries, needs and desires.

Do you have a question that others might also find helpful to have answered? Submit it online or email it to me and I will answer it in full in the next newsletter.

Roy Graff

Open Relating

Relationship Coach and Psychotherapist specialising in non-traditional and alternative relationship dynamics. Affirming and experienced with Polyamory, kink, neurodivergence and queer identities.

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