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Coming Out to Your Family in a Safe Manner

September 19, 2022 by Tyler Neal Leave a Comment

Written by Guest Contributor Jori Hamilton Even if you know your family will be supportive, coming out is rarely easy. However, it becomes much harder when you come from a…

Filed Under: Advocacy, Bisexual, Gay, Health, Identity LGBTQ, Lesbian, Mental Health, Transgender

Practical Considerations for Queer Love in a Post-Roe World

August 24, 2022 by Tyler Neal Leave a Comment

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….

Filed Under: Advocacy, Bisexual, Gay, Health, Identity LGBTQ, Lesbian, Transgender

Finding Trans+ Friendly Healthcare Post Roe v. Wade

August 11, 2022 by Tyler Neal Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Advocacy, Health, Identity LGBTQ, Mental Health, Transgender

How To Improve Your Mental Health During a Separation

July 18, 2022 by Tyler Neal Leave a Comment

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…

Filed Under: Advocacy, Gay, Health, Identity LGBTQ, Lesbian, Mental Health, Transgender Tagged With: divorce, Hampton Roads, Identity, LGBTQ, separation

From Surviving to Thriving

June 27, 2022 by Tyler Neal Leave a Comment

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,…

Filed Under: Health, Housing

PrEP is an Opportunity

October 26, 2018 by LGBT Life Center Leave a Comment

Jerry’s Story Jerry’s situation-ship made him look at his options for safer sex. After discussing PrEP with his friends and family, he decided it was right for him. Hey y’all…

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: Role Model Story

Taking PrEP for HIV Prevention is Self-Care

October 26, 2018 by LGBT Life Center Leave a Comment

Rio’s Story Hello, some of you may know me as Rio Revlon or Rio Garcon but you can call me Rio Stack. I am a 28 year old gay male…

Filed Under: Health, HIV / AIDS Tagged With: Role Model Story

Keegan’s Story: Ask to Use a Condom

August 8, 2018 by LGBT Life Center Leave a Comment

Hi! My name is Keegan and I’m a proud gay male! I believe I’m strong-willed, straightforward, a little bit controlling (LOL), and not for the BS. I’m originally from Portsmouth,…

Filed Under: Center News, Health Tagged With: Health, Life757, Role Model Story

Mingo’s Story: Condoms for Peace-of-Mind

July 26, 2018 by LGBT Life Center Leave a Comment

My name is Mingo!  I’m 33-years old and I was born and raised in Norfolk, VA. When you hear “Willie Mingo”, you hear a person that is kind, always smiling,…

Filed Under: Center News, Health Tagged With: Role Model Story

LGBT Life Center Welcomes New Clinical Director of Mental Health Services

July 5, 2018 by LGBT Life Center Leave a Comment

An Interview With Cory Gerwe, MSEd, LPC, NCC Hi Cory, welcome! What is your official job title?: I am the Clinical Director of Mental Health Services at LGBT Life Center. Tell…

Filed Under: Center News, Health, Identity LGBTQ, Mental Health Tagged With: LGBTQ, mental health

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