All too often 2SLGBTQ+ individuals courageously share how they’ve been marginalized and erased in their community spaces (family, workplace, religious communities and ethnic communities) as a way to ignite much needed change. Sometimes it’s met with love, compassion and understanding. Other times i ...
Seeking Freedom by Leaving the Ismaili Faith
Dear Ismaili religion,Where do I even start. Do I even dare say anything? Maybe it’s better to stay silent. My biggest fear is that if I share this piece of me, how will people perceive me and treat my family because of my personal decision.After being on a journey of 13 years of accepting my sexual ...
How to Acknowledge Traumas of the 2SLGBTQ+ Community
The MeToo movement taught us many important lessons. One of them is that when a person who has been sexually assaulted shares this personal piece of information with another individual an appropriate response is, “We believe you”. This response is appropriate because it shows the victim that the tra ...
Lesbians and Bisexuals: stories, stereotypes and truths
You may of heard that lesbians and bisexuals aren't necessarily aren't bffs and have beef between each other. So what's the fuss all about? Who is getting hurt? Why does it matter and how does it impact the LGBTQ2+ community in moving forward? Watch my beloved partner who identifies as lesbian, and ...
Real Realities of 2SLGBTQ+ People within Canadian Latin American and South Asian Communities
What can the Canadian Latin American and South Asian communities learn from each other when it comes to affirming LGBTQ2 individuals? Join Sandra Rojas-Gonzalez content creator for LGBTQ+ stories in Latin America, and I where we discuss this much needed topic as well as share tips on how we fi ...