Tension between Identity and Punishment
LGBT individuals face a unique challenge in their daily lives. On one hand, they must navigate the world while expressing their true identities and desires...
Can visibility be a curse rather than a blessing for LGBTQ+ people? This is a question that has been debated within the community for years. Many argue that coming out and being open about one's...
What changes occur when someone comes out? Coming out is the process of acknowledging one's sexual orientation to others. This can be a difficult and challenging experience for many individuals who...
Suppressing same-sex attraction can have significant impacts on one's mental health, social life, romantic relationships, and work environment. In this article, I will discuss some of these...
Lifelong Repression of Homosexual Attraction
Some individuals have reported feeling the need to hide their same-sex attraction throughout their entire lives. This is called "lifelong repression"...