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Happy June 1st

And welcome to Pride Month

I just want to share a quick note with y’all. With June being Pride Month, several of my posts this month will revolve around LGBTQIAA+ issues, information, and resources.

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Answering a reader’s question

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I recently had someone ask why I have been sharing articles about polyamory and kink.

For those who do not know, one of my areas of specialty includes working with folks who fall anywhere in the spectrum of “alternative sexuality.” Sexuality is broken down to include anatomical sex

  • anatomical sex
  • gender identification (GLBTQIA+)
  • gender expression
  • sexual orientation
  • relationship structures & styles (monogamy or non-monogamy; consensual power exchange)
  • sexual attraction
  • sexual activities

As you can see, there are several areas of sexuality where a person can identify as “non-traditional” or “alternative.” While a person’s mental health is not considered unhealthy just because they fall somewhere along the alternative spectrum, working with a sensitive and aware psychologist is often a preference as it can play a role in the issues and concerns brought into therapy.

So, I have been posting information to educate all of you, destigmatize alternative sexuality, and address concerns specific to folks in these communities.

While there is not one all-inclusive pride flag, I have found 3 that encapsulate the possibilities in terms of sexuality and I’m including them here. I can explain the meaning of each flag in a separate post if you are interested.

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Exciting news for the LGBTQ+ community!

Just hours ago, the Supreme Court released their landmark decision to extend protection to folks who identify as gay, lesbian or transgender under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

The key to making this decision was interpretation of the word “sex.”  In the past, sex referred to gender only.  We now know that “sex” in the eyes of the Supreme Court refers not just to gender identification, but also includes sexual orientation.

Other than the June 26, 2015 decision to legalize same sex marriages, this decision is one of the most significant rulings in respect to LGBTQ+ community.  While the ruling specifically addresses discrimination in the workplace, it also opens the door for future discrimination cases against the LGBTQ+ community in other arenas.

Thank you Associate Justices Neil M. Gorsuch, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Stephen G. Breyer, Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor and Chief Justice John G. Roberts for your support and respect for the rights of all!!!

Keep advocating!  Keep making your voice heard!