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 strict or conservative family and you’re worried about how they might react, or you know that they won’t accept it. You might even worry you’ll…
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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…
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…
It’s Okay to be You at RISE
What does it mean to be a gay or bisexual man? At the RISE Men’s Retreat, attendees enjoy a day full of discussion, self-understanding and activities tailored around defining this question. (Did we mention breakfast, lunch and a $25 gift card are provided?) We caught up with the founder/head of RISE, Christopher Bush-Winston, where he…
Transgender Conference in Richmond
TIES conference brings transgender community and allies together for workshops The 2017 Transgender Information and Empowerment Summit (TIES) is just around the corner on October 21, 2017. We’ve put together some useful information about what the conference means and what you can do there! Q & A Q: Who puts the event on, and who…