Ok so I’d like to share a positive message that is very close to my heart! We all have differences, fears and struggles! I am hoping that in taking a few moments to take a look at even one of these video’s it might change one person’s negative views.
You are probably asking yourself what being lesbian, bisexual, gay or transgender has to do with healthcare. Well, as I see it our own self-worth greatly ties into our physical health; our mental health. In reading articles on the internet I came across a number of questions that I found interesting. Please take into considerations some of these questions while you take a minute to look at the video attachments. Is Homosexuality A Mental Disorder? Does Stigma Still Exist About Homosexuality? What Do the Parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender experience? How would this effect your mental health?
Self-image is not permanently fixed. Part of our self-image is dynamic and changing. We can learn to develop a healthier and more accurate view of ourselves, thus changing the distortions in the mirror. Self-image change is a process occurring over a lifetime. A healthy self-image starts with learning to accept and love ourselves. It also means being accepted and loved by others and able to accept others no matter our differences.
Wow the second video you posted almost made me cry. I can only imagine how he must feel right before he called his dad. I wish all parents are like that. Hopefully someday everyone will be tolerant of all differences, whether they are racial, sexual, religious, beliefs, or anything else that artificially divides us.
ReplyDeleteI so agree with you Tadiwos! In the words of MLK...I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal." ~
ReplyDeleteWow, I love this post. It is really inspiring I think for people that are scared to come out. The second video is great.
ReplyDeleteWhen I decided to come out to my family, I was scared, but I was lucky enough to have a very understanding family thats supportive no matter what. I know some people in my family were not that accepting of gay people in general, but I think after I came out, it opened up their eyes. They have never said anything to me, and I certainly do not put up with anyone saying any homophobic remarks.
Coming out is scary, I have dated guys that said they will probably never come out because they think their family will not accept them. To me, that is one of the sadest and scariest things.
I'm glad that your were strong enough to come out! I can only emagine what it must have been like. I wish society was more excepting. I feel blessed to have such great people in my life who allowed me to be open minded. Although I have a number of GLBT friends; I learned alot from my old boss who is one of my best friends. He grew up in Utah in a VERY mormon family. His strength has been so inspiring to me. I hope one day that your "exs" will find the strength to truely live! Thanks for your post Matthew! And best of luck for you & your future! ~
ReplyDeleteThis post hit very close to home. I wish I would have gotten the response that the person in the video received. Regardless of the negative response I received from my family, I felt like a huge weight was lifted off my shoulders. I must say that it really does GET BETTER. The amount of progress society has made on the topic of homosexuality has been enormous in the past decade. Though not where we want to be, I see a brighter future when it comes to acceptance and rights.
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