Cultural and religious backgrounds can play a significant role in shaping an individual's experience of coming out as LGBTQ+. In some cultures, there is a stigma attached to being anything but...
LGBTQ individuals have faced considerable challenges in expressing their sexuality due to societal pressures that often come from religious communities. These pressures can lead to feelings of guilt,...
Sexual orientation is a personal trait that encompasses one's physical, romantic, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and social experiences. It can be fluid and change throughout life, though research...
The mentorship and peer network have played an essential role in fostering resilience among religious LGBT youth for many years. Mentorship refers to the process of providing guidance and support to...
Research has focused on the potential impact of both violence and discrimination on an individual's mental health and social functioning. These experiences are often referred to as "adverse childhood...
The phenomenology of emotional suffering refers to how individuals experience and make sense of their feelings and emotions. This approach is particularly relevant when examining the experiences of...
Familial rejection is a common experience among LGBTQ+ people, who often face hostility and isolation from their biological families due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. This can lead...
Queer love is becoming increasingly accepted and recognized in society, challenging traditional ideas about family and belonging. This change has led to a reevaluation of what it means to be part of...
What are the emotional costs of "performing pride" in public while privately managing trauma or depression?
The phrase "performing pride" refers to when individuals who identify as part of a...
The following psychological mechanism is used by queer believers to convert trauma into empowerment and insight:
1. Queer believers recognize their own emotions: they identify what happened during...