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We talk about homophobia as something that lives in the outside world, in people, policies, and institutions that discriminate against the LGBTQ+ community. But one of the most damaging forms of this prejudice doesn’t stay outside. It moves in.
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Leave a Comment (0) →Finding a therapist can feel overwhelming for anyone. But for LGBTQ+ individuals, the stakes can feel even higher. This is because the wrong therapist can actively cause harm rather than just fail to help. So what separates a therapist who (more…)
The question of whether coming out is worth it may be the most personal one anyone in the LGBTQ+ community will ever face. We live in a world that often celebrates living your truth as an ultimate goal, but for (more…)
There’s a quiet, unsettling moment when you realize you haven’t always been this way. You haven’t always measured your words so carefully or edited your stories before sharing them. There was a time when you laughed louder, shared more freely, (more…)
Finding yourself at the intersection of LGBTQ+ identity and religious faith can feel impossibly complex. Many people struggle with messages that pit these core parts of themselves against each other. You feel torn between communities that matter deeply to you, (more…)
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Leave a Comment (0) →When a targeted attack, whether physical, verbal, digital, or political, is directed at the LGBTQIA+ community, it strikes at something fundamental: your right to exist freely and safely. Even if you weren’t physically harmed, the emotional impact can ripple through (more…)
Conversion therapy is the discredited practice of attempting to change someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity. It has left deep psychological scars on countless individuals. Despite being condemned by every major medical and mental health organization, these harmful “treatments” continue (more…)
Coming out can feel nerve-wracking, but you deserve to live your life without hiding who you are. Maybe you realized that you were part of the LGBTQIA+ community months or years ago, yet you weren’t ready to share this with (more…)
Pride month is a time to celebrate all of those in the LGBTQIA+ community. However, it’s also a great opportunity to not only educate yourself but also consider what else you can do to be supportive of marginalized members of (more…)
Pride Month is a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. All around the world, cities hold events dedicated to embracing all that makes the LGBTQ+ community special and honoring how far this group has come. It’s important to show support (more…)
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