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Identity LGBTQ

Coming Out to Your Family in a Safe Manner

September 19, 2022 by LGBT Life Center 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 LGBT Life Center 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 LGBT Life Center 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 LGBT Life Center 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

What is PRIDE in my life?

June 6, 2022 by LGBT Life Center Leave a Comment

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…

Filed Under: Advocacy, Bisexual, Gay, Identity LGBTQ, Lesbian, Transgender Tagged With: Bisexual, Hampton Roads, Identity, LGBTQ, pride, transgender

Your Guide to Being Queer in the Metaverse

May 24, 2022 by LGBT Life Center Leave a Comment

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…

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

Our Own Podcast: The Story of Tidewater Queers

August 16, 2018 by LGBT Life Center Leave a Comment

Our Own Podcast Facebook Cover

Our Own (Podcast) Story Our history is fading; with each passing year we lose touch with a little bit of who we are. People pass, memories fade, and dominant cultures…

Filed Under: Center News, Identity LGBTQ Tagged With: Identity

Join The ‘My Family’ Project

July 17, 2018 by LGBT Life Center 1 Comment

Calling all families! Whether you’re gay, straight, pansexual, poly, a drag family–we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for families who are willing to be photographed for our ‘My…

Filed Under: Center News, Identity LGBTQ Tagged With: advocacy, Identity, LGBTQ

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

Body Positive Groups in HRVA

May 7, 2018 by LGBT Life Center Leave a Comment

Go Ahead and Be YOU Standards of beauty, who!? At LGBT Life Center, there are simply no standards. We strive to uphold a safe space for self-expression–for people to come…

Filed Under: Center News, Identity LGBTQ Tagged With: LGBTQ

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