How do LGBTQ individuals reconcile desires for authenticity with fears of ostracism?
The answer to this question depends on many factors related to personal identity, community culture, social...
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: Lgbtq individuals struggle to balance authenticity with fear of ostracism
The process of identity reconciliation is an important aspect of mental health that can be impacted by various factors, including religious trauma or ostracism. In this article, I will discuss some...
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: How religious trauma affects mental health and what you can do to cope
LGBT believers have been facing religious condemnation or ostracism for centuries. In many cases, they are forced to choose between their faith and their sexual orientation. This has led to internal...
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: Lgbt believers finding spiritual support through community, reinterpretation, meditation, and service
As human beings, we all have unique identities that shape how we interact with others and the world around us.
Some individuals may experience rejection, exclusion, or isolation from their social...
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: The psychological effects of social exclusion, concealment, and marginalization
The subject of social ostracism is not new but has become more relevant than ever in recent years. Ostracism is when someone is excluded from a community because they do not fit into its norms. This...
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: Lgbt believers: how social ostracism impacts identity formation, mental health, and spiritual engagement
As human beings, we have an innate need for connection and belonging, but what happens when these needs conflict with our identities and belief systems? For many LGBT youth growing up in traditional...
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: Sexuality, intimacy and relationships: navigating ostracism as an lgbt youth
The social norms that govern behavior vary widely from one community to another, but there is always some degree of conformity. When it comes to sexual activity, many societies have certain rules...
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: Exploring the diverse sexual norms across different communities