Strategies for Managing Social Anxiety in the LGBTQ+ Community
Social anxiety disorder (SAD) can significantly impair an individual’s ability to function in daily life. While it affects a broad range of people, queer people often face unique challenges that can exacerbate their experiences of social anxiety. But, why? Let’s explore. Social Anxiety Disorder Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a persistent and overwhelming fear of…
Navigating the Intersection: Exploring LGBTQ+ Identity as a Neurodivergent Individual
There is a significant yet often overlooked intersection between neurodiversity and queer-LGBT identities. Neurodivergent individuals—those with neurological differences such as autism, ADHD, and other cognitive variances—face unique challenges and experiences, particularly if they also identify as queer. Let’s explore the complexities of this intersection as a step towards fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment…
Together or Apart: Navigating the Crossroads of Divorce and Breakup Decisions
Considering ending partnerships that we, at one time, considered would be permanent can be quite complex! Such decisions require a thorough exploration of the dynamics at play in the relationship, often prompting the question: “Should I stay or should I go?” This decision-making process can be crucial to achieving a resolution that aligns with both…
Queer Affirming Therapy for Polyamorous Relationships
Polyamory transcends the traditional confines of love by embracing the capacity to love more than one person simultaneously. It’s not merely about the physical or the number of partners one has. At its heart, polyamory champions a philosophy that aims to dismantle the barriers in our hearts to how we give and receive love. This…
How to Heal from Religious Trauma
While for some, religion has provided affirmation, direction, and meaning, religion has been the cause of trauma for others. This can be particularly profound among queer and LGBT people who grow up in religious households that may not accept their sexual and/or gender identity. Such experiences can lead to deep-seated feelings of shame, guilt, and…