Tag: LGBTQ+
What is Internalized Homophobia?
There’s no denying that the world has made great strides in recent years when it comes to promoting the acceptance of those within the LGBTQ+ community. Same-sex marriage is now legal in most ‘first world’ countries, and the celebrated community gay pride events are helping heterosexual people interact, understand, and embrace LGBTQ+ people in a […]
Trauma and the LGBTQ+ Community
Trauma is best described as “the lasting emotional response that often results from living through a distressing event.” A traumatic event can include everything from the death of a loved one, a major injury, and a natural disaster to bullying, sexual abuse, and much more. Experiencing a traumatic event often impacts the sense of safety, […]
Divorce Challenges Unique to the LGBTQ+ Community
As of 2023, same-sex marriages are legal and can be performed in 34 countries across the globe. While that may still seem relatively few, it’s a huge increase in what was on offer at the turn of the 21st Century. The increase in countries and states allowing for the right to marry in the LGBTQ+ […]
