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Guide to LGBTQ+ Estate Planning
Even with the strides that have been made to achieve marriage equality, there are many issues that LGBTQ+ individuals and couples face when planning their estate that heterosexuals do not. Without proper estate planning, the fight to have a partner or beneficiaries legally recognized can continue even after death. This guide to LGBTQ+ estate planning is designed to help you avoid potential pitfalls and ensure assets are transferred according to the deceased’s wishes.
By Brandi Ivy4 years ago in Pride
The Less Spoken About Aspects of Coming Out "Later in Life". Top Story - November 2021.
The Less Spoken About Aspects of Coming Out "Later in Life" What you think coming out is like is only half rightFor anyone coming out after having built a life- career, marriage, kids- the process and feelings can be quite different from that of a younger person. The one thing that remains the same between the two age groups is the fear and the real possibility of rejection. Each age group faces distinct challenges to living authentically. This list of "Things I Was Not Prepared For" impacted me, and a few other later blooming queer women I have spoken to, but seemed to be less impacting to my loud and proud LGBTQIA daughter and her friends.
By Leigh Robbins4 years ago in Pride
Casual Encounters
Let’s talk about consensual gay sex. I’m not talking about sexual education. I’m talking about how it happened for me and the dangers I’ve learned from it. To explore this, I’ll start from the beginning.
By Enrique “Ravynn” Arnold4 years ago in Pride
What I am.
Hello. My Name is Sherrie-Skye. I know, it's a strange first name to most but, it's mine. My story's a bit simple if a bit cliché, as life hasn't just been 'difficult' for me, exclusively. I'll admit, I can't blame my childhood for all the ups-and-downs; because I'm an adult, and I am responsible for the decisions I make and the consequences I face!
By Sherrie-Skye B. Winterz4 years ago in Pride
Young Love with John and Raphael in The Kiss
Raphael’s Point of View I tried to focus on my homework, I had plenty of time to work on it, but bad things happen when I leave work until the last minute. My baseline high anxiety can become almost debilitating if I’m low on time. My dorm was also empty and quiet. My roommate, and long-term boyfriend, John, was at a party on the first-floor common area of the dorm. I decided to get some coffee at an on-campus café. As I reached the front of the building, I heard the music from the party. Despite my better judgment, I decided to go in for a minute.
By Ben Ray 4 years ago in Pride
Somewhere Under The Rainbow
No one knew exactly when Mike arrived, nor from where, but his arrival became well known and spread like wildfire to nearby towns.
By X4 years ago in Pride
You Don't Look Gay
I have two personal stories behind this piece; I have many stories, but these two are the ones that stick out the most to me while completing this presentation. First, I am closeted (to an extent), and I have out friends.
By shayna4 years ago in Pride
Aphroditus in America
Twenty-four centuries ago in Athens, Greece, an artist used a clay mold to make terracotta figurines. The subject is the deity Aphroditus, and the pose is called anasyrma: lifting the skirt.
By Lucy Lauser4 years ago in Pride
Do I Have to Define My Sexuality?. Top Story - November 2021.
I think I was 13 when I told my mom, half-jokingly as a way to test the waters, that I might someday end up being with women. She didn’t love it.
By Taru Anniina Liikanen4 years ago in Pride
Good Omens and Queerbaiting
When the TV Mini-series adaptation of Good Omens (written by Neil Gaiman and the late Sir Terry Pratchett) came out, it was fairly easy to predict the main controversy.
By Natasja Rose4 years ago in Pride
Craig Puranen Wilson
I am updating this to include it in the Vocal Home Town Heroes Challenge. and the Represnted Challenge. Craig was an amazing person who brought so many people together, encouraged and helped people who need it, and is the subject of and upcoming film aimed at promoting a positive, caring image of Newcastle. I have been interviewed for the film, and will possibly be performing a song I wrote unspired by Craig / Sheena when we lost him/her. The challenge is sponsored by The Mentor Group.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 4 years ago in Pride
Being Humble Brainwashed Us
This is going to piss off a lot of Egos. haha And you will learn so much by being the observer of that inner voice when it responds to any information. I invite you to step into that observer spot as you hear.
By Katarina Scott4 years ago in Pride