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Healing from internalised homophobia can feel like trying to untangle a knot you did not tie yourself. It can show up quietly. In the way you speak to yourself. In the way you shrink around certain people. In the shame that appears when you feel joy, attraction, pride or softness. In the part of you that wonders whether you are “too much”, “not enough”, “too queer”, “not queer enough”, or somehow difficult to love. And before we go any further, I want to say this clearly: Int

Coping with family rejection can be one of the most painful experiences an LGBTQIA+ person goes through. Not because we are weak. Not because we are “too sensitive”. Not because we should just get over it. But because family is often where we first learn what safety, belonging and love are meant to feel like. So when that space becomes conditional, cold, judgmental, or unsafe, it can shake something really deep inside us. At Be/Here, we speak to so many people who are coping

Supporting the mental health of LGBTQIA+ individuals is essential for fostering a community where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Many queer people face unique challenges such as discrimination, internalised shame, and gender dysphoria, which can impact their wellbeing. This blog post explores practical ways to provide affirming mental health support, highlights the importance of accessible resources, and shares how services like Be/Here can make a real difference. Wh

Many LGBTQIA+ people grow up being told that anger is dangerous, shameful, or something to hide. But in queer-affirming therapy, anger can be understood as a vital emotional response—a sign that something matters. In this blog, Vanessa at Be/Here explores the benefits of therapy for anger, how it supports emotional regulation, and why confronting anger can be a powerful act of healing for queer and trans people.

Loneliness in the LGBTQIA+ Community: A Quiet Struggle We Don’t Talk About Enough Loneliness is something many LGBTQIA+ people know intimately — whether it comes from not feeling seen, losing community, or navigating life in a world that often misunderstands us. In this blog, Vanessa from Be/Here shares a heartfelt reflection on queer loneliness, emotional isolation, and how we can slowly rebuild connection and community through compassion and mental health support.