Talking to family members about LGBTQ+ identities is not always easy. Many family members may have questions that they do not know how to ask or may ascribe to stereotyping because they do not know better. This blog post aims to provide a starting place for engaging in conversation about queer identities this Pride Month.
Read MoreIntimate Partner Violence (IPV) is the experience of violence or abuse in an intimate relationship. This could include physical, verbal, financial, or sexual abuse. This post discusses the nuances found in LGBTQ+ IPV contexts, such as threats of outing someone or not using a partner’s correct pronouns. Unfortunately, abuse in queer relationships is often ignored. This post is a good way to raise awareness and continue the conversation within your inner circle.
Read MoreHappy Pride Month! Pride Month is often a highlight in many queer people’s years, offering unique opportunities for self-expression and community engagement. In this post, we explore some of the mental health risks queer people experience due to discrimination, the history of Pride Month, both positives and negatives involved in navigating celebrations, and strategies to help create the best month possible.
Read MoreSharing that you identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community takes a considerable amount of courage. Protecting your mental health while being your authentic self is not easy. In this blog post, one person shares their coming out journey and offers some advice towards people in a similar situation.
Read MoreAdolescence is a period that is full of challenges for young people. Their energies are pulled in so many directions, and they are coping with many pressures. When gender identity and sexual orientation is added to the above list, it can be even more challenging for a teenager to navigate.
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