Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays

the way until entering adulthood than I saw the powers of words. I know from experience that psychological violence can make you question your worth in life my ex-girlfriend put me through a world wind. It got so bad that I would have to call on my friends after some of her episodes just to stop myself from harming me or her. One time we went to dinner and was talking about are relationship I ask to use her phone and saw she was having a conversation with a guy I asked her about it and she…

It’s generally the “norm” in most families to go to college and study business, medical, general education, etc. (if they even go to school after high school). But it’s often looked down upon to go to art school. I’ve had friends who have decided to go to art school and their parents disowning them or looking down on them for it. I think some people who aren’t involved in the art…

Clare is sexuality passing, since she is passing as straight when I believed she is a lesbian in love with Irene. Clare tracked Irene’s address down through the yellow pages to send a letter. She also went over to Irene’s house when Irene never responded back. That from those two sentences don’t you think that Clare is like a stalker, stalking…

Orthodox Jews usually consider themselves republicans and are more conservative on social issues. They are also more committed, religiously, and the median age of adults a lot younger than other American Jews. Orthodox Jews are known to have bigger families and more married couples. About 10 percent of adult American Jews are 10% out of 5.3 million. Orthodox Judaism’s views on homosexuality are very different from Reform Judaism. Orthodox Jews believe that the act of homosexuality is considered…

corresponds to the person's sex at birth, according to the Merriam Webster dictionary. Cisgender is defined as a person who identifies with the gender identity they were given at birth. For a very long time, being transgender, or part of the LGBT+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and more) community, meant you were considered mentally ill and sick. Often times anyone who considered themselves LGBT+ was put into an asylum…

The majority of the children who are bullied are from lower income families. They may get made fun of for not having the latest fashions or not being able to participate in after school activities. Many high schoolers have to go home to watch younger siblings or perhaps go to work as their income helps support their family. Although less common, “youngsters from affluent backgrounds are being targeted because of their accents, their parents…

confused about their sexual identity can use different websites to aid them on their journey to self discovery. It can act as means of self expression for kids who don’t have access to guidance counselors at school or even someone to talk to in their family. An excerpt from the journal, The Computers in Human Behavior, states that “early research revealed that LGBTQ users often found safe and accepting environments online, and that these interactions were often beneficial to users’ psychological…

and can even be subjected to death. Derrick tells me, “I feel an incredible amount of pressure to keep it a secret or on a need to know basis because of all the risks of being openly transgender. I need to make a living and support myself and my family and I certainly don’t want to lose my life.” When I hear the percentage rates of the crimes against the transgender community, I can’t believe what I’m hearing. Knowing that he wants to be a spokesman, to educate and inspire others outside of his…

serious. For example, a couple of friends who want to save and minimize on taxes. In society, for individuals to be homosexual is acceptable; however, the term ‘gay marriage’ should not be legalized in society. However, same-sex marriage is the most sacred institution in "this country, and every society considers it as being between man and woman. After all, it makes biological sense that man and woman can only procreate" ("The Gay Marriage Debate:: Legalizing Gay Marriage."). However, there are…

to leave, but think that they are going to come home right after they leave. Young homeless people often become homeless in order to escape violence or abuse happening in their homes such as physical and sexual abuse and neglect. This includes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered…