
Feeling Like You Have to “Prove” Your Identity as an LGBTQIA+ Person
The Weight of Constantly Proving Yourself
For many LGBTQIA+ individuals, identity is not just something you live—it’s something you feel you have to justify, defend, or explain at every turn. Whether it’s being told you’re “too young to know,”…

LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy: Healing, Identity, and Mental Wellness
Imagine walking into a space where you don’t have to explain or defend who you are. A space where your identity isn’t questioned, pathologized, or seen as a phase—but is affirmed, celebrated, and deeply understood. That’s what affirming therapy…