For some people in recovery, sobriety and identity are not separate journeys: they unfold at the same time. A person might get sober and then, without the numbing effect of substances, find themselves confronting questions about gender identity or sexual orientation that they had suppressed for years. This intersection is real, and it can feelRead more
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Healthcare works best when people feel safe, respected, and taken seriously. For some LGBTQ+ patients, that safety can be hard to find. Past experiences with bias, dismissive staff, or outright discrimination can make a new clinic feel risky, even when the provider means well. Because of that, trauma-informed care matters during a mental health crisisRead more