Marissa Taylor, of Al Jazeera America, reports of discrimination and lack of legal protections put LGBT minorities at a financial disadvantage. Published April 2015. LGBT of Color – High poverty risk Article here.
Marissa Taylor, of Al Jazeera America, reports of discrimination and lack of legal protections put LGBT minorities at a financial disadvantage. Published April 2015. LGBT of Color – High poverty risk Article here.
Kia Gregory explores and reveals the trials of transgender folks in search of getting their most basic human needs met. Published September 25th 2015. CLOSED DOORS – transgender housing – Al Jazeera America Article
Vulnerability is vital in living a fulfilling life. But in a society where this is synonymous with weakness, how does one go about it? I JUST WATCHED Brene Brown’s latest TED talk, called Listening to shame. It’s a follow up to her hugely popular talk on vulnerability, which inspired me to write this post. Dr…. Read more »
2014 – Writer Sarah Thomas shares the story of a young gay West African man’s fight for life and freedom. His “caged bird” journey lands him in one America’s legendary neighborhoods Harlem, New York. It is where he discovers “the cage” is is only a bit roomer that the previous African one. To be gay,… Read more »
2014 – Edward Wyckoff Williams gives a cultural perspective of the coming out issues for gay Muslims in America. In traditional Islam, being gay is an “unspeakable crime.” COMING OUT: GAY AND MUSLIM IN AMERICA (ARTICLE) SOURCE: america.aljezeera.com
Forty to None Project’s mission is to work to raise awareness about and helping to bring an end to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth homelessness. In America, it is estimated that between 500,000 and 1.6. million youth are homeless each year and that up to 40% of these young people identify as gay or… Read more »
First study to look at the mental health of closeted bisexuals finds that concealment takes a toll. Dr. Eric Schrimshaw, Ph.D and colleagues at Columbia found that greater concealment correlated with more symptoms of depression and anxiety and lower positive emotions. However, disclosure to a few close friends or family did not seem to help;… Read more »
Dr. Johnsson’s idea is that presenting conflicts/fights in relationships are “distress” calls between intimate partners, which is a result of an emotional disconnection between them. The key to reconnect is critical in getting healing, trust, authentic, and strong intimacy. It is important in that process that each partner trusts they are are there for… Read more »
HATE CRIMES ARE CRIMINAL ACTIONS INTENDED TO HARM OR INTIMIDATE PEOPLE BECAUSE OF THEIR RACE, ETHNICITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RELIGION, OR OTHER MINORITY GROUP STATUS Hate Crimes Must Be Reported: Hate Crime National Hotline 1-206-350-HATE National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE Hate Crimes Hotline at the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights 1-800-552-6843 If you have been… Read more »
This article provides questions one should consider asking their partner prior to jumping the broom. Many couples whether their in a straight, gay, or lesbian relationship often don’t explore deep questions to ensure a stable intimate path in their goal of a unique & solid intimate union. This New York Times 2006 pieces offers all… Read more »
Polo Jean-Louis, LCSW is taking an extended sabbatical with future plans of relaunching his practice in Nova Scotia, Canada. We thank you for your support in advance. Stay safe and healthy.