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How to Support LGBTQ+ Folx: 6 Ways to Support Your Loved One's Coming Out

By Brittaney Latta

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Posted: November 24, 2023

As a queer person, we all have the experience of coming out to our friends and family. It's a unique and terrifying journey we all face at some point. Being the friend or family member of someone in the LGBTQIA+ community means you have a special role that holds a lot of power to that person. If someone you love has come out to you recently, they must trust you and wish to be accepted for who they are. It can be a learning curve- unlearning what you have been told about the LGBTQ+ community to better understand your loved one's identity. Our society tells us so many false narratives about the LGBTQIA+ community. Still, if you are here, you are willing to expand what you've known and are eager to challenge some of these false narratives.

5 Tips for Coming Out to Family During Thanksgiving

By Brittaney Latta

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Posted: November 20, 2023

Thanksgiving is supposed to be a time for gratitude and connection. Still, for those contemplating coming out as an LGBTQIA+ person to their family, it can be a mix of excitement, terror, and dread. In this blog post, we'll explore five helpful tips to help you in this scary but rewarding process. I seriously wish I had the internet when I came out because, boy, did I do it so wrong! But guess what- I still don't regret ripping off the Band-Aid and stepping into my true, authentic self as a bisexual person. 1. Gratitude and Honesty:

5 Tips for Making Friends in Midlife

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Posted: October 23, 2023

Middle age is the time we tend to look around at our social circles. Are our friendships still there? Have we lost friends due to illness, a move, or divorce? Do we want something different out of our friendships? As we age, we tend to have less tolerance or energy for fluff friendships. We want substance and real, genuine connections.

Your Relationships Change After Grief

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Posted: October 3, 2023

Experiencing the death of a loved one is often the biggest challenge a person faces. Grieving can feel overwhelming and consume every facet of your life. It is during this time that you need the comfort of others the most, and yet social connections often feel strained as your relationships and social network seem to be flipped upside-down.