You’re sitting in a work meeting, and a colleague makes an offhand comment about “traditional family values.” Your stomach tightens. You scan the room, calculating: Is it safe to speak up? Should I laugh along? Will they notice if I stay silent? By the time the meeting ends, you’re exhausted—and you haven’t even done anyContinue reading “Understanding Minority Stress: Why LGBTQ+ Mental Health Requires Specialized Support”