We are excited to welcome many new faces to the LGBT Life Center! Over the next few weeks, we’ll be highlighting our team so you can get to know some new faces around the center. This week, we’re excited to introduce Sid, Li, and Kelsey! Sid Neighbours (he/him/his)Senior Services Program Manager Where’d you come from…
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Practical Considerations for Queer Love in a Post-Roe World
Written by Guest Contributor Jori Hamilton The overturning of Roe v. Wade has caused an uproar in our nation. However, a common misconception is that this ruling impacts only women. While women are obviously greatly affected by the decision, the ruling impacts many other groups, as well, which is exactly why it should be getting…
Finding Trans+ Friendly Healthcare Post Roe v. Wade
Ever since the Supreme Court of the United States overturned Roe v. Wade, many sectors of healthcare have been negatively affected. The implications of the decision — which impact far more than the issue of abortion — have disproportionately affected members of the transgender community in several ways.
How To Improve Your Mental Health During a Separation
Guest Article written by Jori Hamilton When you get married, commit to a commonlaw marriage, or go through a long-term relationship, the last thing on your mind is the potential future of parting ways. Unfortunately, even the strongest relationships can fall apart for a variety of reasons. Statistics show that members of the LGBTQIA+ community…
From Surviving to Thriving
Miss Tee Tee didn’t always love her life. Before she came to the LGBT Life Center, she lacked the support needed to access resources and it left her feeling hopeless, with no motivation. With the odds against her, and mainstream resources not being readily available, Miss Tee Tee found herself alone in her tent. After…
What is PRIDE in my life?
Community Guest Post by Nichole Pritchard For decades, the LGBTQ+ community has lived in the shadows often leading a double life – pretending to be straight to maintain their jobs and community ties and only safe to be themselves with their close-knit group of friends and family. Being their authentic selves was against the law…
Your Guide to Being Queer in the Metaverse
Community Guest Post by Jori Hamilton writerjorihamilton@gmail.com “Metaverse” is the hot, new buzzword sweeping its way across the internet. Though the term is technically not new, having originally appeared in a 90s sci-fi novel, it is just now gaining traction and becoming a reality—or rather, a virtual reality. However, despite the buzz and excitement of…
LGBT Life Center is expanding- and we need your help
The LGBT Life Center has proudly served the Hampton Roads area since 1989. The mission of the LGBT Life Center includes providing testing and treatment, which is much needed in the Hampton area.
We’ve Got Work To Do
People call us an abomination. They quote The Bible and tell us ‘man shall not lay with man.’ Leviticus 18:22, I know the verse and chapter by heart because it is regularly slung at us (they forget the verses that tell them to love). They call us names; freak, faggot, queer, dyke (they mean to…
Welcoming Willow to Housing
Name/Nickname: Willow Gibbons; no nickname. Pronouns: She/her Job Title at LGBT Life Center: Housing Case Manager Where’d you come from and what’d you do there? The Home Depot, full-time garden associate (unofficial, unrecognized supervisor). I’m here to help you with: PHP and STRMU (housing assistance); soon, I’ll also be managing the shelter we have here. How did you become interested…