Tag Archives: gay

God’s Wife

Posted on April 12, 2024 by msw blog

We called Dad “The Answerman.” He seemed to know the answer to every question. Mom accused him of thinking he knew more than God, which was funny since my father was agnostic. “I guess that makes me God’s wife,” she … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged acronyms, answers, communication, connection, diversity, Dominant, Female., gay, God, humor, memories, parenting, questions, relationships, religion, single, white | Leave a comment

New Circle

Posted on July 30, 2021 by msw blog

I’ve since come to realize that if I couldn’t be me within my own circle, I needed to find a new circle, which is precisely what I did. The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, played a big part in that- … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged ally, authentically, Bridgette Austin, conservative, emotional development, gay, healing, LGBQT, marriage, mental health, military, Relationship, self love, sexual orientation, sexuality, The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, therapist | Leave a comment

Accept my Sexuality

Posted on August 22, 2020 by msw blog

I came out as gay to my parents when I was 28. I’m living on my own, after serving in the military. My deeply conservative parents did not accept my sexuality well, calling me “disgusting” and “sinful.” They froze me … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged Apologize, authentically, conservative, emotional development, familial bonds, family, gay, healing, LGBQT, marriage, mental health, military, Relationship, self love, sexual orientation, sexuality, therapist, What would you do ? | 2 Comments

Conversion Therapy

Posted on April 1, 2019 by msw blog

I pulled out the crumbled ball of newsprint and smoothed it out. The headline “Pass Bill to Restrict Abusive Practice of Conversion Therapy” jumped out at me like some mad neon leopard. My blood began to boil, and I instantly … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged Abusive Practice, assessment tools, Behavioral Assessment System for Children, bisexual, child abuse, client issues, Clinical Social Work, Code of Ethics, conduct disorder, Conversion Therapy, Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children, diagnostic tests, Direct Practice, education, extra extra, faith, family rejection, gay, Goal Setting, How did you get here, lesbian, mental health work, psychological interventions, second opinion, sexual orientation, spiritual interventions, suicide | 4 Comments

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