Puberty blockers linked to lower suicide risk for transgender people - Horror stories about puberty blockers shot all to pieces:
Transgender individuals who received puberty blockers during adolescence have a lower risk of suicidal thoughts as adults than those who wanted the medication but could not access them, according to a study published Thursday in the journal Pediatrics. “These results align with past literature, suggesting that pubertal suppression for transgender adolescents who want this treatment is associated with favorable mental health outcomes,” the study states. The finding suggests that a major — and politically controversial — aspect of transgender health care for minors could help reduce the trans community’s disproportionate risk of suicide.
Here’s why ageism takes an especially heavy toll on LGBTQ seniors - A conversation the community needs to have.
Nigerian man opens 1st NYC shelter for asylum seekers - Way to take the lead in solving a problem!
23 Anti-LGBTQ Moments From TV Shows That I Genuinely Can't Believe Got Aired - This list is very fascinating. It reminds of when I used to spotlight anti-LGBTQ moments from past television shows and movies. It also calls out some stuff I never considered when watching some of the episodes listed.
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Oh yes! Agesism is rampant in the LGBTQ community! It starts at about age 40 when suddenly you become transparent and hard to see. If you enter a gay venue like a bar to get a drink, for example, you realize you're not welcome. The bartender ignores you, serves the later arriving person next to you, and pretends you don't exist. And here's the kicker, the bartender is your age! By 50 the invisibility cloak is in full force and you've disappeared for all intents and purposes. There is no "community" beyond a certain age. I rarely see anyone socially who is LGBTQ. What's very sad is, people of my own age seem to participate enthusiastically in this ageist shunning and exclusive worship of youth culture. I almost regret the hard work that I put in for decades trying to advocate for LGBTQ rights that those under 40 take for granted today.
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