No matter how long we’ve been out of the closet, many of us hold on to some of the antigay beliefs we were exposed to as children and turn that negativity inwards.In this episode, we’ll dive into internalized homophobia and how we can practice self-compassion to overcome negative attitudes in an effort to live authentically.Additional Resources:Internalized Homophobia, Intimacy, and Sexual Behavior Among Gay and Bisexual Men (1998)The Rainbow Project - Internalised HomophobiaInternalized Homophobia and Relationship Quality Among Lesbians, Gay Men, and BisexualsMeasurement and Correlates of Internalized Homophobia: A Factor for Analytic StudyInternalized Homophobia and Relationship Quality Among Lesbians, Gay Men, and Bisexuals (2009)What is Internalized Homophobia?30 Ways to Combat Internalized Homophobia for Gay and Lesbian PeopleBe Kind to YourselfLife Support by Sarah McKnight (Paperback)Life Support by Sarah McKnight (Audiobook)Support the showGet Your Merch

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