Tag: gaslighting
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Leviticus: The Horror of Gay Conversion Therapy
I’m not usually into the fantasy / horror genre, but Leviticus, a new Australian queer film written and directed by Adrian Chiarella, continues to occupy my thoughts long after leaving the cinema. What I find most compelling about Leviticus is that the horror is not really about supernatural demons. It is about conversion therapy, religious conditioning and something…
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Trapped in a Codependent Gay Relationship? How to Reclaim Yourself.
Gay relationships often begin after years of navigating identity, family, and belonging. When we finally find a partner, the pull to remain, even when things go wrong, can be powerful. But what happens when a codependent gay relationship stops being a place of safety and starts being a place you feel you cannot leave? This…
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Gay Gaslighting and 5 Other Signs Your Same Sex Partner is Manipulating You
Gay relationships, like other intimate partnerships, function well when they are places of refuge and safety in which each individual can grow. So when being coupled leads to agitation, discomfort, manipulation or mistrust, it’s a sign something needs to change.