There are many transitional experiences that occur during an individual's journey towards self-discovery and acceptance of their identity. These experiences can be both positive and negative, but...
The way parents and caregivers raise their children can have a profound impact on their lives, but for members of the LGBTQ community, these factors are often shaped by both internal and external...
Can embracing one's queer identity be considered an act of sacred devotion or spiritual awakening? This question raises significant debate among individuals who identify themselves as...
Family expectations and religious beliefs are important factors that can influence whether an individual chooses to disclose their sexual orientation or remain closeted. Family is often a major...
In order to fully understand the effects of intersectionality on LGBT adults' coping strategies, emotional regulation, and resilience, it is necessary to explore how these concepts relate to each...
Identity formation is a crucial aspect of human development that involves the processes by which individuals establish their sense of self, including their gender, sexual orientation, and personal...
Resilience is the ability to overcome adversity and challenges. It involves mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual strength. Developing a strong lesbian identity requires facing many obstacles,...
As the world continues to evolve socially and culturally, more people are openly identifying as LGBTQ+ individuals than ever before.
For many people who come from cultures that still hold...
Queer believers are those individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, nonbinary, intersex, asexual, or any other identity that falls outside traditional gender binaries or...
Religious parents can have many emotions about their children's coming out. Some may be shocked, upset, angry, saddened, or frightened by this disclosure. For some families, it is simply unacceptable...