There is no doubt that concealing one's gender or sexual identity can have significant emotional and cognitive effects on an individual. This can be particularly true when individuals feel unsafe...
People often project their desires onto others, forming expectations about them that may or may not be accurate. In this way, they can become victims of their own misconceptions. Perpetual projection...
Social isolation can have negative impacts on an individual's mental health, including feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and depression. This is particularly true for people who are already socially...
A common belief is that loneliness leads to negative emotions such as depression, anxiety, sadness, and hopelessness.
There are studies suggesting that experiencing these feelings can also lead to...
Digital connectivity has revolutionized the way people interact with each other, making it easier to stay in touch, share experiences, and build communities online.
This connectivity can also lead...
The experience of being isolated and lonely is common amongst all individuals but is particularly prevalent for older members of the LGBTQ+ community. There are several factors that contribute to...
Silence can be seen as a form of rejection when it occurs within the confines of a household setting. This rejection may manifest itself in a variety of ways, including physical isolation, emotional...
Loneliness is often associated with old age, but it can affect individuals of all ages and backgrounds. For queer people, who may have limited support from biological family members due to societal...
Choosen families, peer networks, and community support are essential protective factors against loneliness and marginalization. In this essay, I will discuss how these groups can provide emotional...
Can loneliness be transformed into creativity and self-knowledge within queer experience? This question has been explored extensively throughout history, literature, and psychology, but there is no...