Trauma and LGBTQIA+ Communities
Gay men still face discrimination, stigma, and violence—in school, housing, healthcare, the workplace, and various other avenues in their communities. Did you know, for example, that only 3% of queer folks grow up in affirming religious communities?. Many people of these communities have experienced traumatic events related to their identity or gender presentation. These experiences can have wide-reaching effects on all aspects of life, including relationships, family, work-life, school, and even your physical health. PEP
A new study led by researchers at Vanderbilt found that 83% of lesbian, gay, bisexual and queer (LGBQ) individuals reported going through adverse childhood experiences such as sexual and emotional abuse, and worse mental health as adults when compared to their heterosexual peers. Growing up gay can feel like living in two worlds at once. That silence can leave behind invisible wounds, shaping how we see ourselves and how we connect with others well into adulthood. 
The Impact of Trauma on Gay Men's Mental Health
It’s important to talk about the trauma of growing up LGBTQ+ and ways to heal. What LGBTQ+ Childhood Trauma Looks Like Trauma shows up in many ways for LGBTQ+ kids. Some deal with bullying, being beat up, or even attacked by classmates, teachers, or family members because of who they love or how they express their gender. We are accepting clients in our Philadelphia area offices and virtually. The judgment, hate, and confusion about different sexual orientations and gender identities can hurt a lot.
Healing Childhood Trauma
The Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute offers trainings and seminars on the biology of traumatic stress reactions. They also offer tools on how to bring the body-mind-spirit back into balance. Participating in their trainings has enhanced my ability to help others who are interested to tap into the wisdom of their bodies for healing and growth. As a mental health counselor for the past twenty years, I have listened to many painful stories by some of my lesbian and gay patients regarding growing up in a homophobic and heterosexist world. Many of my gay and lesbian patients, including a number of bisexual and transgender individuals, shared with me that as young as age five they felt different.
Healing the Trauma of Growing Up Gay
With high rates of trauma reported in LGBTQIA+ communities, having access to safe, welcoming spaces is important for helping people heal and live as their authentic selves. Posted February 12, Reviewed by Michelle Quirk. Depression and anxiety are 1.
The Pain of Growing Up LGBTQ+
Such traumatic experience can explain why lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth are up to four times more likely to attempt suicide than their heterosexual peers. Suicide attempts by LGBT youth is their desperate attempt to escape this traumatic process of growing up queer. . Repairing the Trauma of Growing Up Gay
Let’s be honest, trauma isn't the most glamorous topic to talk about, but it significantly impacts us as gay men, and our community is in desperate need of healing from the trauma of growing up. . A Somatic Perspective on the Trauma of Growing up Gay
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