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Second Adolescence

How LGBTQ+ people can find healing and liberation in adulthood after growing up in an anti-queer world.

Sexual Orientation
Navigating Holidays and Hometowns as an LGBTQ+ Person

Adam James Cohen, LMFT on December 15, 2023

The emphasis the holiday season places on “going home” and spending time with family can be particularly hard for the many LGBTQ+ folks. Here's why and what we can do about it.

The emphasis the holiday season places on “going home” and spending time with family can be particularly hard for the many LGBTQ+ folks. Here's why and what we can do about it.

Sexual Orientation
Why Queer Adults Love (and Need) Queer YA Media

Adam James Cohen, LMFT on August 15, 2023

Today, many queer adults consume queer young adult (YA) media, which wasn't available when they were young. Here's why it's important and can point to an opportunity for healing.

Today, many queer adults consume queer young adult (YA) media, which wasn't available when they were young. Here's why it's important and can point to an opportunity for healing.

Grief
The Grief in Queer Healing

Adam James Cohen, LMFT on June 14, 2023

Growing up within an anti-queer world leads many LGBTQ+ adults with a need to grieve for the childhood and adolescence they did not have.

Growing up within an anti-queer world leads many LGBTQ+ adults with a need to grieve for the childhood and adolescence they did not have.

Adolescence
The Second Adolescence of LGBTQ+ Adulthood

Adam James Cohen, LMFT on May 16, 2023

How growing up within an anti-queer world leads many LGBTQ+ folks in adulthood to feel stunted and behind. Find out what this means and what to do about it.

How growing up within an anti-queer world leads many LGBTQ+ folks in adulthood to feel stunted and behind. Find out what this means and what to do about it.