Healing is an Act of Resistance, Defiance, and Rebellion

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Healing isn’t just about moving on from pain. It’s about reclaiming who you are.

When you’ve experienced trauma, when you’ve been hurt by people or circumstances that left scars, the journey to heal is rarely straightforward. But each step forward is a declaration: I am not what happened to me. I am becoming me again.

For those of us in the adult industry, the weight is heavier. Society often tells us we should be broken because of the work we do. The stigma, judgment, and shame can feel relentless, a message repeated until it starts to echo inside.

But here’s the truth: choosing to heal from that stigma is an act of rebellion. It’s defiance against every voice that has said you are less worthy of care. It’s resistance against the idea that your story is already written for you.

At Pineapple Support, we see this every day. When someone reaches out for therapy, joins a support group, or even whispers, “I need help,” it is not a sign of weakness. It’s courage. It’s strength. It’s rebellion.

  • Healing from trauma says: I will not let my past define me.

  • Healing from stigma says: I refuse to carry shame that isn’t mine.

  • Healing from society’s judgment says: I choose my own narrative.

And perhaps most beautifully, when you begin to heal, you don’t just transform your own life. You give others permission to heal too. Your resilience ripples outward, strengthening the community, building connection, and breaking cycles of silence.

That’s why Pineapple Support exists. To stand beside you as you heal. To provide the space, the care, and the resources to remind you that you are not broken.

You are loved. We are listening. You are not alone.

Because in a world that profits from our exhaustion and stigmatizes our struggles, healing is not passive. Healing is powerful. Healing is rebellion.

Love and Pineapple hugs,

Leya

Jerkmate Joins Pineapple Support as Partner-Level Sponsor

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LOS ANGELES — Jerkmate has joined the ranks of over 70 adult businesses and organizations committing funds and resources to Pineapple Support.

“We’re proud to support Pineapple,” said Jerkmate Director Arnaud Guillion. “We firmly believe that personal well-being and strong mental health are essential to thriving in this industry.”

Pineapple Support founder Leya Tanit enthused about the sponsorship.

“I’m incredibly grateful to Jerkmate for their support of our mission,” she said. “Their generous sponsorship helps us expand the vital services we provide and demonstrates a powerful commitment to the well-being of adult performers. We’re thrilled to welcome them as a partner-level sponsor.”

For more information, visit Jerkmates.com.

Pineapple Support Taps Austin Ponce as Brand Ambassador

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LOS ANGELES — Pineapple Support has named Austin Ponce as its newest brand ambassador.

“Austin’s journey — from physician to performer to advocate — is a testament to resilience and compassion,” said Pineapple Support founder Leya Tanit. “His voice carries powerful messages of self-acceptance, lived experience, and the importance of community representation. We’re honored to have him on board as Pineapple Support’s latest brand ambassador.

Added Ponce, “I’ve been an advocate for mental health since my teenage years, not only because I believe in its importance, but because I’ve lived it firsthand as a patient. Access to mental health services is still far too limited. Many people feel ashamed to ask for help, or simply don’t have access to it at all. That’s why organizations like Pineapple Support are so vital. Their commitment to affordability, inclusivity, and real support aligns deeply with my own values, and I’m proud to contribute to breaking down stigmas and making mental well-being a priority for everyone in our community.”

For more information, visit PineappleSupport.

Pineapple Support to Host ‘Money and Mental Health’ Online Event

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LOS ANGELES — Pineapple Support is hosting a free, online event to help performers balance financial wellbeing with mental health, Aug. 18-19.

The two-day, virtual “Money & Mental Health” wellness event will be hosted by creator and mentor Char Borley and feature multiple one-hour panels and workshops per day.

On day one, Nate Mallory and Mia Lee will host “Naked Truth About Wealth: From Content Creation to Retirement” at 1 p.m. (EDT). Next, “The Price of Success: Money & Mental Health in the Adult Industry” takes place at 2 p.m. with host Tess Kilwein and panelists Austin Fiascone, Austin Ponce, Athena Bellamy, Josy Black, and Kasey Kei.

Day two includes “Beyond the Hustle: Burnout, Boundaries & Mental Health in the Adult Industry” with Malia Scott at 1 p.m.; “Adulting 101: A Tax and Finance Workshop for the Working Adult” with Duke Tax at 2 p.m.; and “Building a Life I Own: How Money Skills Set Me Free” with Red Evie at 2:45 p.m.

“Financial insecurity, banking discrimination, and the pressures of hustle culture can take a heavy emotional toll on adult industry professionals,” said Pineapple Support founder Leya Tanit. “By bringing these conversations to the forefront, we hope to break stigma, offer practical resources, and provide a community of support — because financial health is mental health.”