Homosexuals as

Resilient Individuals
Alaia Rifkin Evangelista

Resilient

resilient (rzilynt/)

adjective

(of a person or animal) able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult

conditions.

synonyms:

strong, tough, hardy; More

Factors that Promote Resiliency

Withstanding cynical people

Seeing the lowly view of society as a challenge

Hard Times in the life of a Homosexual

stressful or traumatic events serve as moving force

Finding one's identity (part of coming out)

Mental Health of Homosexuals

Social anxiety

Rejection by the heterosexual majority

Heightened fear of negative evaluation

Commitment to a sexual identity

How Homosexuals keep a positive mind

Threats to Homosexuals and how to

overcome them

Societal Stigma

Parental rejection

Gay-related rejection

Self-concealment

Marginalization & Ostracism

Gender Dysphoria

Coping Mechanisms of Homosexuals

True Self-identification

Role of the Family

Establishing Friendship

Companionship

Support Group

Gender as Power and NOT a Liability

Being able to establish meaningful relationships

Disclosure to improve self-esteem

Being a homosexual does not make one a lesser citizen

High creativity in all aspects

Passion for the things women can do while having the strength of a man