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…
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…
Navigating Identity: Considerations for Polyamorous Relationships Among LGBTQ+ People
In recent years, society has witnessed a remarkable shift in the recognition and acceptance of diverse relationship models. Among these, polyamorous relationships have emerged as a valid and fulfilling alternative to conventional monogamy. Queer relationships, likely because of their lesser susceptibility to the norms of traditional gender roles, have seen an increase in clearly identified…