It’s hard to live in a non-affirming environment. Whether you have differences in identity, beliefs, or personal values with the people around you, feeling consistently invalidated takes a toll on your mental and emotional health.

In today’s volatile political climate, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and hopeless. Many people are going through anxiety related to politics, sometimes so intensely that they want to disengage altogether.

For those in the LGBTQ+ community, embracing their identity can be a liberating journey. However, this process can be complicated by societal pressures, stigmas, and the ingrained beliefs that contribute to internalized homophobia.

In the wake of attacks targeting the LGBTQ+ community, you may be wondering whether safety will ever be possible. However, history shows that the LGBTQ+ community is extraordinarily resilient.