Transgender individuals have faced significant discrimination and marginalization throughout history, which has led to many challenges for them in terms of social acceptance and belonging. Trans...
As more and more schools across America are adopting policies to support their LGBTQ students, many wonder what effect these changes have on the students themselves, especially when it comes to...
Chronic hypervigilance is the state of being on high alert for potential threats or danger. This can be a natural response to living in an unpredictable environment, but it becomes problematic when...
For many years, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex (LGBTQ) adolescents have been struggling with their sexual identities and relationships. They face numerous...
Can expressive writing facilitate emotional processing during identity disclosure?
It can! Expressive writing is an effective way to process emotions related to identity disclosures. It involves...
Disclosing personal information about one's gender, sexuality, or identity can be both exciting and scary for individuals who have experienced trauma or stigma related to these topics. Emotions that...
Peer mentorship is a relationship between two individuals who are typically close in age and have shared experiences or interests. This relationship involves one individual providing support and...
Fear of social or familial rejection has been found to be one of the most significant factors influencing identity disclosure decisions among LGBT individuals, including those who identify as...
I will explain how bisexual people navigate romantic and sexual identity disclosure in professional spaces. Bisexuality is an increasingly common sexual orientation among young adults. It involves...
LGBTQ+ individuals often face challenges when it comes to navigating their identities within hostile environments. One major challenge is the question of whether or not to disclose their identity to...