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Social Workers and The LGBT Community
The LGBT community, (also known as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered) have been struggling for decades for the same rights as their heterosexual equals. Though the struggles have given many rewards, there is still a stigma surrounding the LGBT. It is through this stigma and hate that the LGBT lose their voices and it is our jobs as social workers to help them find their voices again.
By Seth Stecker8 years ago in Humans
How To Strengthen Any Relationship
What if I told you there is no such thing as overreacting? That the word "dramatic" is made up and instilled in your brain by societies misconstrued and conditioned belief that you are in fact able to pick and choose how you feel in any given moment? I'm here to tell you, during a moment someone may think or tell you you are overreacting, that in fact you are reacting justifiably, just to a different situation entirely.
By Summer Sheehan8 years ago in Humans
"What's It Like Dating a Trans Man?"
So, dating a trans man always comes with a slew of questions like, "How do you have sex?" "What parts does he have?" "So, you're technically dating a girl?" and so on. The most asked question I get, hands down, is "What is it like dating a trans man?" This is where I begin to struggle. You see, that is like asking me what it is like dating women or dating men; I can't attest to what it is like dating an entire population of people! My answer usually consists of some form of, "I can't tell you what it is like dating trans people, but I can tell you what it is like dating Jesse, and the ups and downs we have had because of him being transgender." The thing is, my transgender partner experiences things that no other transgender person may experience. Dating Jesse has opened my eyes to so many experiences, some including what transgender people experience, and some being totally outside the realm of transgender issues and problems.
By Lynn LaCount8 years ago in Humans
My Lesson on Emotional Abuse
TRIGGER WARNING: Abuse, mentions of Self-Harm and Suicide I had never been in a horrible relationship before, so this treatment was shocking to me. Nevertheless, it took me years to stop it because I became so accustomed to it. Before my abuse, I became depressed when I was 13 and developed anxiety, paranoia, and many bad habits. In my freshman year of high school, I went to hospitals, therapists, and was prescribed medication for my feelings and behavior. I looked to boys/men to fill the emptiness I felt, and it was such an unhealthy habit to have. Not only did I use guys to feel whole, I picked ones that were completely toxic to my mental health. When I was 14 I met a boy, who we'll call "Grey," who was three years older than me and we got to talking a lot. He seemed just like my type - dark, brooding, troubled - and I was extremely attracted to him. Within less than a week of our nonstop talking, Grey became my boyfriend, and although I was moving to the other side of the country the next month, we decided to give it a shot. Obviously, since our relationship was long distance, you can gather on your own that the abuse was emotional, but still just as painful as physical abuse.
By Ambrenna Solis8 years ago in Humans
Weddings Make Me a Bitch
Usually I’m fine pretending to care about my answers to people’s mundane questions about plans. But when it comes to my upcoming nuptials I can barely manage to keep my eyes from rolling. I’m tired of everyone asking the same thing over and again. I’m sure it mostly comes from a good place, but sometimes I just do not care.
By Katie Werthmann8 years ago in Humans
