HI BESTIES! Today Carys is joined by Cast Member Amarie, True Ally and creator of the Butterfly Project, a community initiative for art collages for youth in crisis. Together they discuss the roles and responsibilities of allies, the importance of safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth, NYC being iconic, and how allies can stand up for mental health equality. BTW, Carys still can't speak words... TW: mentions of suicide, hate crime, and homophobia/transphobia If you or a loved one needs support, Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Lifeline) at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or text the Crisis Text Line (text HELLO to 741741). Read the blog this episode is based on: To Be an Ally of Equality — theCALMblog Follow Us on IG @the.calm.blog AND Twitter @theCALMblog Keep up with Amarie's work on IG @distractableme AND Twitter @DistractableMee Check out the Butterfly Project on IG @_the_butterflyproject JOIN THE CAST SIS! All allies and LGBTQ+ people are welcomed