Growing up queer can leave deep emotional scars. Many LGBTQ+ folks hide their true selves, facing fear, misunderstanding, and rejection. This affects how we interact, our self-esteem, and our ability to be authentic. But within us is an inner child who dreamed of being free. Healing means reconnecting, accepting who we are, and breaking free...
It’s easy for adults to forget what adolescence was like. The frustrations of figuring out the sometimes-foreign world around us combined with the cocktail of raging hormones that set our emotions off at the drop of a hat. Man, being a kid was hard
People within the LGBTQIA+ community share many things in common outside of sexuality and identity. Many seek therapy for things like self-esteem concerns, anxiety, relationship issues, and more. Regardless of the reason, someone from the community might seek counseling, it is important that their therapist will be accepting and supportive. What is LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Therapy?
Every family deals with challenges. But those families with either a parent or child who identifies as LGBTQ face particularly unique ones. Here are some of the most common challenges faced by LGBTQ families. These inconsistent laws mean in some states married same-sex partners may not both be listed in the child’s birth certificate in cases of sperm donors or artificial insemination. Laws are outdated in many states.