LGBTQ+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus all additional letters that may be added to describe one's identity. People who identify as these things experience discrimination...
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: Sexual polarization in lgbtq+ communities causes social isolation and stigma for identity groups
The global LGBTQ+ rights movement has had a significant impact on how people identify themselves and their sexual orientation. This can be seen in the increasing acceptance of bisexual believers who...
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: Bisexual believers redefine religious identity in the wake of global lgbtq+ rights movement
Storytelling is an ancient form of communication that has been used for centuries to entertain, educate and connect people. In recent years, it has also gained recognition as a powerful tool for...
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: Storytelling through personal narratives: coping with coming out
Research has consistently shown that coming out to one's family is a significant milestone for many members of the LGBTQ+ community, as it represents an opportunity for them to accept their true...
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: The impact of coming out on lgbtq+ wellbeing and resiliency through chosen families
In this essay, I will examine whether the practice of group confessions among queer believers can generate a new collective form of spiritual resilience. Queer believers are individuals who identify...
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: Can group confessions among queer believers create new forms of spiritual resilience?
Experiences of inclusion and exclusion are common in many different aspects of life, including religious communities. Inclusion is when an individual feels welcomed, accepted, and valued within a...
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: How experiences of inclusion and exclusion impact social integration and relationships
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...
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: How fear of rejection impacts identity disclosure among religious lgbt individuals
Queer parenting is an umbrella term that encompasses many different types of families, including those with same-sex parents, single parents, adoptive parents, co-parents, surrogate parents, and...
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: The challenges and triumphs of queer parenting: a look at legal and social recognition
Research shows that LGBT individuals face unique challenges due to their identities and may experience discrimination and stigma from family members, peers, and institutions.
Despite these...
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: Research shows how lgbt people adapt despite unique challenges: coping mechanisms explained
The process of trauma recovery can be a long and difficult journey that requires resilience, meaning, and ethical growth. Resilience refers to an individual's ability to bounce back from adversity...
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: How to cope with sexual trauma: a guide for resilient recovery and emotional growth