This paper explores how online support networks can be an important resource for LGBT communities to build resilience against prejudice, discrimination, and violence. While many LGBT people face...
The act of self-revelation can be defined as the process of revealing one's true thoughts, feelings, or beliefs to others. It involves sharing something personal about oneself that may not have been...
Grief is an intense emotional response to loss that can arise from many different situations such as death, divorce, job loss, etc. It can be accompanied by physical symptoms like sadness, anxiety,...
Coming out is an important process for individuals to express their authentic self and live truthfully without hiding their true identity. Coming out can have significant benefits for both the...
Gender and sexual orientation are fundamental components of human identity that shape an individual's sense of self and place in society. Adolescence is a critical stage during which young people...
Can coming out be conceptualized as a political and ontological act of world-making? This question is crucial to understand how queer identities are formed and expressed through various cultural...
Truth-telling is an important aspect of human communication that involves expressing oneself honestly and accurately to others. It is crucial for building trust, maintaining healthy relationships,...
As researchers explore the impact of coming out on the psychological wellbeing of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people, it becomes increasingly clear that a variety of factors play a...
Emotional Thresholds Crossed During Queer Spiritual Journeys Toward Self-Acceptance
Queer spiritual journeys towards self-acceptance can be deeply personal and emotional experiences that require...
Bisexual individuals are people who experience attraction to both males and females, but the definition of what that means varies widely across cultures, religions, and generations. In many...