Living as an LGBTQ+ person in a religious community can be challenging. 47% of Americans say that they’ve left their religion because of its negative teachings on how to treat LGBTQ+ people. But those who leave often have difficulty cutting all contact with their family members.
When this man’s little brother reached out to him, he was excited at first. But, after finding out that his brother lied to their parents about him wanting to come back to the church and even made a fake Instagram account, red flags started flashing right before his eyes. Looking for guidance on what to do next, the man went online for guidance.
Bored Panda wanted to know more about what specific challenges LGBTQ+ people face when they leave religious communities. So, we reached out to two mental health experts who work in this field: Katherine M. Schneider, LCSW, and Anna Clark Miller, LPC-S, LMHC-S, NCC.
