by Jay Tripp | Mar 30, 2023 | LGBTQ Advice and Support, LGBTQ Family and Allies
Homophobia is a term used to describe a range of negative attitudes and behaviors towards individuals who identify as LGBTQ+. This article will explore the meaning of homophobia, its impact on the LGBTQ+ community, and ways to combat it. What is the Meaning of...
by Jay Tripp | Jun 14, 2020 | All Articles, LGBTQ Advice and Support, LGBTQ Family and Allies
Does my Gay Pride make you uncomfortable? Good. LGBT people like me have come a long way. We have had to hide their truth for years. Some of us have to do it because our lives depend on it. Some of us hide because we fear rejection and losing our family connections....
by Jay Tripp | Jun 5, 2020 | All Articles, LGBTQ Advice and Support, LGBTQ Family and Allies
It’s no secret that LGBTQ kids get it tough in school, and this destroys LGBTQ youth’s confidence. As a result, many find themselves with low self-confidence, defensive, depressed, and sad. This doesn’t have to be the case. With a little...
by Jay Tripp | Jun 3, 2020 | All Articles, LGBTQ Advice and Support, LGBTQ Family and Allies
LGBT people have it tough in several societies around the world. Queer identity is complex because sexuality is fluid, but queer identity is not about sexual identity. It’s not about anatomy or whom one sleeps with. Queer identity is about self-esteem and...
by Jay Tripp | Jan 12, 2019 | All Articles, LGBTQ Advice and Support, LGBTQ Family and Allies
Today in therapy, Spirit Canton and I had a discussion about varying value systems and tolerance. Transparency moment: I recently announced I am engaged and plan to become married to my partner. We are a same-sex relationship, and it’s been going great for the...
by Jay Tripp | Jul 2, 2018 | All Articles, LGBTQ Family and Allies
Can you hear me…can you hear me, now? We all know this well-known phrase from a popular cellular carrier. Have you ever felt this way when dealing with someone who isn’t quite listening to a word you are saying? It is one thing to hear a person talking,...
